Student Pilot Program
Learning to fly is a life-changing experience. The day that you
solo an airplane will remain in your memory for ever!
We are very flexible and each student develops a personal timeframe with
his or her own instructor. Our
on line booking system
clearly shows when the plane is available, and usually there is plenty of
free time so you can fit lessons into a busy schedule.
"How do I get started" is the question most often asked followed closely
by "How much does it cost."
Getting started
It only requires an airplane and an instructor and you have just found
that at Windsock. Email us. Call us. Just do it!
The Cost
Many larger communities have formal training schools but in the Florence
area all instruction is personal between you and your instructor.
The cost all depends on how fast you learn and how much personal time
you allocate to study. If you love flying you won't be able to put the
instructional materials down for very long. Our pricing section gives
our rates but this simple scenario is an average cost to solo the aircraft
remembering that your experience will be different. Most students solo
in 10 to 15 hours but we have given the longer time frame. Instruction
expense can vary a lot too because some people want or need much more ground
instruction than others. When you realize that YOU will be the only
person in that plane on your solo flight you don't have to be encouraged to
learn and study!
| Resource |
Approx Cost |
|
| Training Materials / Kit / Charts |
$190 |
|
| Headphones |
$250 |
|
| Flight Physical (before solo) |
$90 |
|
| Aircraft. 15 hrs @ $100 / hr |
$1,500 |
|
| Instruction. 30 hrs @ $30 |
$900 |
|
|
Estimated Expense to Solo: |
$2,930 |
|
After Your Solo
Your flight training is supervised by your instructor who tells you
where you can fly and the maneuvers you should practice. Many hours are
flown solo by you but your instructor will be back in the plane on regular
intervals to judge your progress and move you to the next step. While
the FAA requires 40 hours of flight before being eligible for the private
pilot check ride, typical hours flown are 55 and more before being
ready for "the ride."
The Ultimate Resource
The best resource we've found to research "everything" there is to know
about becoming a pilot is the AOPA "Learn to Fly" site. AOPA (Aircraft
Owners and Pilots Association) is a phenomenal resource and claims 70% of
all pilots in the USA as members. A quick look at just the free
portions of their site will illustrate that support. They even offer a
FREE 6 month membership for students that includes full web access, all
their interactive training, and their
monthly magazine. Students who join AOPA are 3 times more likely to
successfully reach their goals.
We encourage you to
visit their site.
Call or email us today to talk about this life changing experience.
| 
