A flight training course includes the ground and flight training necessary to teach the knowledge and skills required to safely and efficiently function as a certificated pilot. 

While the FAA requires a minimum of 20 hours of dual instruction (with the instructor) and 20 hours solo flight (just you in the aircraft).  While the 40 hour minimum may be possible to attain, the national average is 55 to 65 hours due to the increased number of items/maneuvers the FAA has added over the years. 

Some other reasons for students requiring more than 40 hours of flight include the infrequency of training flights, delays due to bad weather (not flyable) and failure to study their book which leads to the flight instructor having to explain things during the flight which will add to your total flight time. The students our staff have instructed have been averaging 50 to 60 hours of flight training before obtaining their Private Pilot license, which is 5 to 15 hours below the national average. Remember, no person learns at the same rate, your total time will vary depending upon your desire to study, and frequency of lessons. We recommend flight lessons 2 or 3 times a week if possible, but many fly just a couple-few times a month.

• 20 hours of dual instruction to be used in preparation for you to solo and advanced training after you solo. 
• 15 hours of solo practice. 
• 5 hours of solo cross country flights. 

All aircraft rental includes fuel, oil and insurance 3 hr. per day minimum charge on overnight / all day aircraft rental (4 hours Sat. or Sun.) Minimum 1 hour instructor rate for cancellations without 24 hour prior notice. Headset rental is available for $2.00 per set per flight (students on training flight no charge).  Videotaped flight lesson available for $3.00 per session (deposit of $3.00 on tape if removed from Beacon). 

These classes are taught by professional full time instructors that have at least 3000 hours of flight instruction given. All day weekend classes available.