What are the requirements?

To obtain a private pilot certificate, you must be at least 17 years old and have a minimum of 40 flight hours. You must also pass the FAA private pilot's written examination (a 60-question, multiple choice test) and a checkride with an FAA examiner.

How much does it Cost?

Flight training costs will vary depending on the instructor, type of airplane and how quickly the student progresses through the program. The national average cost for a private pilot course is between $2,500 and $4,000.

How long does it take?

Chicago Aviation operates from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week, year round. You can learn to fly in as little as 5 weeks or take as long as you need, there is no time limit. Some people fly as little as once a month though the recommended schedule is once a week.

Flight lessons must fit into your time schedule and your budget. It will not pay to over commit yourself in either time or money matters and fly inconsistently. A consistent schedule is the best way to learn!

How do I know that I can learn to fly?

Somewhere there is someone just like you who recently became a pilot. Although the average student pilot is 32 years old, anyone, of any age can start flying lessons.

What are the requirements?

To obtain a Recreational Pilot Certificate, you must be at least 17 years old and have a minimum of 30 flight hours. you must also pass the FAA recreational pilot's written examination (a 60-question, multiple choice test) and a checkride with an FAA examiner.

How much does it Cost?

Flight training costs will vary depending on the instructor, type of airplane and how quickly the student progresses through the program. The national average cost for a recreational pilot course is between $2,000 and $3,000.

How long does it take?

Chicago Aviation  operates from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week, year round. You can learn to fly in as little as 5 weeks or take as long as you need, there is no time limit. Some people fly as little as once a month though the recommended schedule is once a week.

Flight lessons must fit into your time schedule and your budget. It will not pay to over commit yourself in either time or money matters and fly inconsistently. A consistent schedule is the best way to learn!

Solo Certificate

A minimum of 10 hours is required. Call for details...