Private Pilot Certification (ASEL)

The Private Pilot Certification, Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL) flight training syllabus is designed to meet  the requirements of 14 CFR Part 141, Appendix D.   Its design will allow an enrolled Student Pilot to acquire the proficiency and experience needed to meet the certification requirements for a U.S. FAA Private Pilot (ASEL) Certificate.  The performance criteria specified in the syllabus is based on the current FAA Private Pilot (ASEL) Practical Test Standards.  All enrolled students of this course must meet these standards before graduation from this course.

This flight training syllabus contains three (3) stages and includes a total of thirty seven (37) separate lessons.  Each lesson includes an objective and a completion standard.  Each completion standard must be met in its entirety before that lesson may be considered complete.  The individual lesson and stage times are not mandatory and are included at the top of each lesson for flight instructor and student guidance only.  However, before graduation from the course, a student must meet the following minimum training hours:
 

The final lesson of the flight training syllabus is the end of course test.  This lesson is designed to ensure that the student has acquired the aeronautical knowledge and skills required by the current FAA Private Pilot (ASEL) Practical Test Standards. 

Enrollment Prerequisites:

The applicant must hold a current Student Pilot certificate and a Third Class medical certificate prior to beginning the flight portion of the course.  Prior to completing the Private Pilot Certification Course (ASEL), the applicant must meet at least the minimum hourly requirements as specified above.  The applicant must be at least 16 years of age to complete any solo flight lessons.   The applicant must complete the required Private Pilot Certification (ASEL) ground training course prior to the end of course test.  Ground training may be accomplished separately or concurrently.

Graduation Requirements:

To obtain a graduation certificate for the Private Pilot Certification Course (ASEL), the applicant must:

• Be at least 17 years of age.

• Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.

• Complete all ground training requirements.

  • Private Pilot Certification (ASEL) Ground Training Course (35 hours)

  • FAA Private Pilot Written Exam

• Complete all flight training requirements

• Hold a valid and current FAA Medical and Student Pilot Certificate.