| Q:
How much will it cost me to learn to fly? |
A:The
cost required to prepare for the private pilot certificate can vary
depending upon the plane used, and the abilities of the student.
See the answer below.
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| Q:
How long will it take me to learn to fly? |
A:The
amount of time required for a primary instruction (preparing for
private pilot certificate) can vary considerably depending on the
natural abilities of the student, and the frequency of flying practice.
Flying once or or twice a week is recommended while building these
new skills.
However, it should take from 40 - 200 hours of instruction (40 is
required by the FAA) with 75-100 hours a more common range. But
some people just take longer. This instruction can be spread out
over 6 to 9 months.
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Q:
Do I need to take ground school before or after flight instruction?
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A:
Ground school can be taken before or concurrently with flight
instruction. However, the latter portion of flight instruction
requires solo flights without the instructor, but in consultation
with the instructor. These cross-country flights are allowed only
after the completion of ground school. |
| Q:
Which ground school do you recommend? |
A:
Ground school recommendations for residents of San Luis Obispo
County need a little research - since Clegg Flight Instruction
is moving from the Bay Area - send email if you have an urgent
need for an answer. |
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Flying student,
Jim Gard, and
his father
after a recent
flight. | 
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