| Freeway Aviation Training Center's course is designed to fulfill the FAA requirements for a private pilot certificate. The syllabus has 35 hours of flight training, consisting of 20 hours of dual instruction and 15 hours of solo flight. During this flight instruction, the student will receive the required training for solo flight, cross-country flights, controlled fields, night flights, and all specified maneuvers. Progress checks will be conducted throughout the training process.
The ground school syllabus includes 35 hours of classroom training, with 2 hours for quizzes and the final examination. The course covers an introduction to the airplane and aerodynamics, aircraft systems, airports, communications and Air Traffic Control, weight & balance, meteorology, Federal Aviation Regulations, aeronautical charts, radio navigation, flight publications, the flight computer, medical factors of flight and cross country flight. Upon graduation from ground school, the student will be prepared for the FAA written examination. |
Prior to solo, the student must:
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Hold at least a third class medical and Student Pilot certificate.
To be eligible for graduation, the student must:
- Be at least 17 years of age.
- Hold at least a third class medical and Student Pilot certificate.
- Demonstrate through written tests, flight tests, and appropriate records that he has the knowledge, skill and experience to exercise the privileges of a private pilot safely.
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