Frequently Asked Questions

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Start off with a discovery flight! This will let you experience what it's like to fly, as well as ask any questions you have regarding the training program. Contact us to schedule a discovery flight at 863-256-2123.

Not at all! The idea of a Discovery Flight is to let you experience flying with a professional pilot seated next to you.

You don’t have to be a particular age before you can begin to take flying lessons. However, you do have to be at least 16 years old before you can solo an airplane, and 17 before you can be issued a pilot certificate. 

The average student pilot today is in his 30s, and the typical average active pilot is in their 40s. In addition, more than 25 percent of all U.S. pilots with current medical certificates are in their 50s. There is no maximum age for acquiring a private pilot license. Once you earn this certificate, you may exercise the privileges of that certificate as long as you continue to get a medical certificate and a biannual flight review.

Our fleet consists entirely of Cessna 172 aircrafts.

No. If you have it done before you start, that's great, and if you're trying to finish you training as fast as possible, it's a good idea to come with your written test done.

Every pilot must obtain a medical certificate in order to exercise the privileges of their pilot’s license. There are three classes with different durations:

• 1st (most stringent, and good for six months),
• 2nd (good for one year and required for use with a commercial rating), and
• 3rd (good for three years if you are under 40, two years if 40 or older).

Maintaining a current medical certificate is an absolute requirement to fly! We recommend you get a medical certificate prior to beginning your journey of becoming a pilot. 

First, you must complete the FAA application form. This online registration allows you to lookup the status of your certificate once you have applied.

Whether you’re a student pilot or applying for a first officer position, pay attention to the requirements and disqualifying conditions. You must also schedule and pass a medical exam. 

If you're trying to finish quickly, as often as possible. Try to fly no less than twice a week to ensure retention of what you've learned.

Most likely, yes! We are open seven days a week, and we work long hours to accommodate as many people as possible.

Depending on the time of year, we will have to contend with scattered thunderstorms or low ceilings. Fortunately, these rarely last the entire day. Some ground training with an instructor is always an option if weather does not permit for any flying.