Start your flying journey with this course that presents the fundamental principles of flight including theory of flight, aircraft standards and specifications, basic aircraft construction, weight and balance, navigation, meteorology, principles of radio communication and application of aero physics.
Prepares students for the FAA examination for private pilot rating.
Provides basic flight training leading to the attainment of the FAA Private Pilot Airplane license.
Consists of a minimum of 40 hours of flight training and additional training necessary to meet FAA requirement.
Flexible schedule with actual training dates worked out with instructor.
Requires a special fee.
Additional Commercial Pilot Certificate information available
here.
Training offered at Weyers Cave and Charlottesville airports