Private Pilot License Training
Take the first step toward becoming a pilot through flexible Part 61 flight training at Craig Field Airport in Selma, Alabama.
Why Part 61 Training?
Part 61 flight training provides a flexible instructional environment designed around individualized learning and operational experience. Unlike highly structured classroom-style programs, Part 61 allows students to train on schedules tailored to their availability while still meeting all FAA training requirements.
Get your Private Pilot License
(Taken from 14 CFR 61.109 – Aeronautical Experience)
Here is a checklist to guide you through the process:
Get Your Private Pilot License
PREREQUISITES
Valid Student Pilot Certificate
FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate or Greater
Minimum Age: 17 Years Old
Ability to Read, Write, Speak, and Understand English
Passing Score on FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test
MINIMUM AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE
40 Hours of Total Flight Time Minimum
20 Hours of Training with a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
3 Hours of Cross-Country Flight Training
3 Hours of Night Flight Training
One Night Cross-Country Flight Greater Than 100 Nautical Miles
10 Takeoffs and 10 Landings to a Full Stop at an Airport
3 Hours of Simulated Instrument Flight Training
3 Hours of Practical Test Preparation Within the Preceding 2 Calendar Months with a CFI
10 Hours of Solo Flight Time
5 Hours of Solo Cross-Country Flight Time
One Solo Cross-Country Flight of at Least 150 Nautical Miles Total Distance with Full-Stop Landings at Three Points and One Segment Consisting of at Least 50 Nautical Miles Between Takeoff and Landing Locations
3 Takeoffs and Landings to a Full Stop at an Airport with an Operating Control Tower
What Does a Part 61 Private Pilot License Cost?
The estimated cost of obtaining your Private Pilot License includes:
40 Hours of Flight Time
5 Hours of Remedial Flight Time
Sporty’s Private Pilot Study Kit and Training Materials
Ground School and Study Reinforcement
Fees for FAA testing and check rides with the Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) are separate.
Financing options are available. Students may pay up front or train as they go.
Estimated Training Cost: $11,700.00