The Private Pilot's License

With a Private License, you can:

• Carry passengers, but not for hire
• Fly day or night
• Fly anywhere in the free world
• Fly when visibility is 3 miles or more
• Fly any aircraft for which you're rated

Basic FAA requirements:

• Be 17 years or older
• Read/write/speak the English language
• Pass an FAA medical exam
• Log a minimum of 40 hours flying time
• Pass a written examination
• Pass a flight examination
• Typical

Typical learn to fly program at Wester Air:

• 20 to 40 hours of flight with instructor
• 10 to 20 hours of solo practice
• Gound school or home study on your own time
• Fly two lessons per week, be done in 6 months
• Flexible scheduling - 7 days a week

Estimated Cost:

• Cessna 150 rental at $95 per hour (wet)
• Instructor at $38 per hour
• Ground instruction at $35 per hour
• Medical exam - approximately $100
• Books and supplies - approximately $300
• Exam fees & misc. - approximately $200
• Pay as you go or,
• Financing available for as little as $150/month