Time to solo: about 12 hours Instruction $75 hourly.
Necessary hours vary depending upon degree of rust.
San Francisco Bay Area $250 hourly 3 passengers max.
I started flying as a kid, and got my first license while a freshman at UC Santa Cruz. I finished my degree and continued comprehensive training. Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine and CFI are my current ratings. San Carlos Airport is where my Cherokee is hangared, but I also fly out of Livermore as an instructor for ATP. I have the knowledge, experience and desire to deliver results that will help you succeed.
Student pilots must be 17 years old, have a third-class medical certificate, have 40 hours minimum flying time, and pass the FAA written test and checkride to obtain a Private Pilot License.
Yes. It's a challenge that involves hard work, but it's also fun. You will learn to maneuver and control the plane, the basics of aerodynamics, and the FAA Regulations. It becomes second nature, like driving a car.
It varies on the hourly rental rate of the aircraft, but $9,000 is an average amount. Although 40 hours is the minimum, 60 to 70 hours is more typical. Rusty pilots should call for a quote.
No. We proceed at a flexible pace that accomodates your schedule, confidence, and level of learning. Sometimes the cost dictates a slower pace, but at least one lesson a week is advantageous.
Stop dreaming, start flying.
Contact me and sit in the pilot's seat on your first lesson. Call 415-794-1731 today.