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Flying an airplane is somewhat more complex than driving a car because you are controlling altitude (up and down) in addition to left-right movement. It is also more exhilarating because you have the freedom of three-dimensional movement, greater speed, and unbelievable panoramas.
The
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
is the federal government agency which governs pilot privileges and requires specific flight
experience. This experience includes a knowledge (written) test, and a practical (flight) test to earn a pilot's license (called a certificate).
All of these requirements can be met through the completion of flight
training at Burlington Aviation.
Our flight school is taught
by our own talented flight instructors. Once you're ready, you can
take your FAA written exam through our computer-based CATS
testing center. In addition to offering the aircraft rental
you need to complete your FAA flight requirements, we also stock aircraft
and pilot supplies.
- Be at least 17 years of age when you finish your training and take your FAA practical (flight) test.
You must be at least 16 years of age to receive a student pilot certificate.
- Be able to read, speak, write, and converse fluently in English.
- Obtain at least a third-class FAA medical certificate and student pilot certificate.
- Pass the private pilot knowledge test with a score of 70% or better. All FAA tests are
administered at FAA-designated computer testing centers (Burlington Aviation
is a CATS testing center)
- Undertake flight training. The lessons/topics are shown
below. Many of the lessons will require more than one flight to make you comfortable and proficient.
Successfully complete a practical (flight) test which will be given as a final exam by an FAA-designated pilot
examine
How to Begin Your Pilot Training
- Once you have made a preliminary choice of flight instructor, you need to sit down with your flight instructor and map out a schedule.
- When and how often you will fly
- When you will take the FAA pilot knowledge test
- When you should plan to take your practical test
- When and how payments will be made for your instruction
(Financing is available)
- Review, revise, and update the total cost to obtain your certificate.
- Take your medical exam to receive your combined medical/student pilot certificate.
- Consider purchasing an airplane (by yourself or through joint ownership).
Frequently, sharing expenses through joint ownership can significantly reduce the cost of flying. Note, however, that insurance for student pilots and flight instruction is very expensive. Thus, unless there are other student pilots already using the airplane, the incremental insurance costs will probably be prohibitive.
- Pass the pilot knowledge (written) test and the practical (flight) test. Enjoy flying -- safely!
We offer competitive pricing for flight training along with
several
financing options. So
contact us soon to begin your adventure or start your aviation
career. Below you will find a list of the items Burlington Aviation
recommends to get you started and complete your training. In
addition, these items are included in our pricing.
| 20 Hr. of Dual (Flying
with an instructor) |
| 20 Hr. of Solo |
Complete Cessna Private Pilot
Multimedia Kit
(click for image) |
| Cessna 152
or 172 Pilot Operating Handbook |
| Headset
(Flightcom 5DX) |
| Gleim Written Test Study Guide |
| Written Exam |
| Medical Exam |
| FAA Check Ride |
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Time Required to Obtain Your Pilot Certificate
While only 40 hr. of flight time is required for the private pilot certificate, the total process usually takes several months and hundreds of hours due to commuting, ground training, aircraft preflight, canceled lessons due to bad weather, airplane maintenance, etc.
A typical chronological order of flying time follows. The numbers on the left are the minimum using our Private Pilot Syllabus and Logbook, under Part
61, that part of the FAA regulations pertaining to flight instruction.
14.5 to 16 hours -- Presolo (dual)
2.0 to 5 hours -- Solo
5.0 to 7 hours -- Precross-country (dual)
5.5 to 9 hours -- Cross-country and night flying (dual)
7.0 to 8 hours -- Cross-country (solo)
7.0 to 10 hours -- Preparation for practical (flight) test (dual and solo)
41.0 to 55 hours
Your pilot certificate can be obtained in as little as a month with near full-time effort. A more realistic timetable is 3 to 4 months.
 SLM
allows completion of their application online and provides approvals in as
little as 90 seconds! You will need to know our flight school contact
(Alan Ostroff) and our flight school code (601848-00) to complete the app.
Please visit SLM today and apply for your loan online to make your dream of
flying a reality.
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