Northern Air, Inc.
64602 Hwy 2, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Phone 208-267-(IFLY) 4359 Fax 208-267-4359
Private Pilot Certificate
A Private Pilot Certificate allows you to fly an airplane and carry passengers and baggage for
personal use. It is also the gateway to an aviation career. Once you have a Private Pilot License
you can become Instrument rated, earn a Commercial Pilot License, become a Flight Instructor
and work in the aviation industry. If a career in aviation is not what you are after, it is simply an
incredible experience that will last a lifetime and take you great places.
-HOW TO GET STARTEDTalk to one of our Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) and schedule an Introductory Flight.
That includes a half hour preflight session with one of our Certified Flight Instructors
followed by a half hour flight with instructor in a Cessna 172 aircraft where YOU get to take
the yoke and take off. You’ll do some basic straight and level flight plus some turns to get a
feel for the aircraft. Your instructor will help you land safely and you will get to log that
flight time towards your pilot license if that is where you want to go!
You can’t beat this $99 intro flight experience.
-HOW TO GET YOUR CERTIFICATE
GROUND SCHOOL
Enroll in a scheduled Private Pilot ground school online or through
Northern Air, Inc.
Option 1:
Official Ground School. It takes place once a year, usually January
through April on Tuesday nights.
- Sometimes, we may hold a ground school in the fall based on
the number of interested students.
Option 2:
Complete an online ground school course. Ex: King Schools DVDs
- We sell these at the front desk
Option 3:
Individual time for ground instruction with your instructor,
supplemented by studying on your own and flying as often as
practical.
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We can figure out what works best for you. One or a mixture
of these options will help you prepare to take your written
knowledge exam
FAA WRITTEN KNOWLEDGE EXAM
After ground school and when you are ready, take the written knowledge
exam at our testing center. Schedule with the office person at the front
desk or call 267-4359. The cost is $165.00
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Northern Air, Inc.
64602 Hwy 2, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Phone 208-267-(IFLY) 4359 Fax 208-267-4359
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FAA MEDICAL EXAM
A medical exam is required to fly. We can give you a list of FAA medical
examiners. Most are located in Hayden/CDA area. For Part 141, you
must have your medical card before you solo.
- This can be obtained 30 days prior to the solo as well
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FLIGHT TIME
Plan to fly at least twice a week for the best success or fly as often as
possible. You will practice maneuvers and complete lessons according to
the syllabus for the course. Your flight time will include dual time with
your instructor such as various takeoffs, landings, maneuvers, your first
solo, day and night cross-country flights, etc.
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CHECK RIDE PREP
Prep for your check ride. Practice your maneuvers and prepare for your
oral and practical exam with and without your instructor using the
Practical Test Standards booklet.
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CHECK RIDE
Your instructor will take help you schedule and prepare for the final
check ride. This consists of a comprehensive oral exam with the
designated examiner followed by a practical exam. If you perform to the
standards in the Practical Test Standards book, you will most likely pass
and receive your Private Pilot Certificate.
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Northern Air, Inc. Offers:
o Private Pilot Certificate
o Instrument Rating
o Commercial Pilot Certificate
o Commercial Flight Instructor Certification (CFI and CFII)
o Tail wheel Endorsements
o Twin Engine Certificates
o Complex and High-performance Aircraft Training
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Northern Air, Inc. has a variety of aircraft and training devices for rental and training:
o (2) Cessna 172s- Safest trainers in the industry.
o (1) Cessna 182
o (1) Piper Comanche PA24-250
o (1) Champion Citabria (Tail wheel/Aerobatic Aircraft)
o Redbird TD2 Flight Simulator (Basic Aviation Training Device – BATD)
o Redbird FMX Full Motion Simulator (Advanced Aviation Training Device – AATD)
o Aircraft cost includes insurance, gas, and maintenance
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Northern Air, Inc.
64602 Hwy 2, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Phone 208-267-(IFLY) 4359 Fax 208-267-4359
Minimum Cost Estimate for Private Pilot Training and License
Discount is by prepaid account status
Cessna 172 Airplane Rental
Quantity
40 hours
Discount rate
$113.05
Total
$4,522.00
2 hours
$70.00
$140.00
20 hours
$42.00
$840.00
20 hours
$42.00
$840.00
Flying the aircraft
Redbird FMX Flight Simulator
Advanced Aviation Training Device – AATD
Flight Instruction
Certified Flight Instructor time
Ground Instruction
Certified Flight Instructor time
Formal Ground school
$299.00
January 12, 2016 Next scheduled
Books & Pilot Supplies
$309.00
Tax included
FAA Medical Class 3 Certificate
FAA Knowledge Test
FAA Practical Test with Examiner
Approximate Total =
$120.00
$165.00
$450.00
$7,685.00
$8,000
to
$10,000
PLEASE NOTE: Factors for the total time and cost of the Private depend on previous experience,
the student’s ability to study, and their frequency of flight. The entire course could cost
anywhere from $5,000 to $12,000 depending on these factors.
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Northern Air is a Part 141 and Part 61 Flight School, meaning the minimum
requirement for a Part 141 School is 35 flight hours, and 40 flight hours for Part 61.

The national average is 60-75 hours to get a private pilot certificate. Some take a lot
less time to complete, and some take more depending on how often they fly and
how quickly they learn and retain the required knowledge and skillset.

Students may use the Redbird TD2 or the Redbird FMX full motion flight simulator
for a maximum of 2.5 hours of flight training towards the private pilot certificate,
and for as much time and they need after the 2.5 hours to gain valuable experience
at half the cost of the airplane. Simulators are especially useful for practice with
emergencies and when the weather is too bad to fly.
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Additional Questions? Call 267-4359 or email office.northernair@gmail.com
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Northern Air, Inc.
64602 Hwy 2, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Phone 208-267-(IFLY) 4359 Fax 208-267-4359
Average Cost Estimate for Private Pilot Training and License
No Discount – Regular Rates
Quantity
Discount rate
Total
60 hours
$119.00
$7,140.00
3 hours
$75
$225.00
35 hours
$42
$1,470.00
35 hours
$42
$1,470.00
Cessna 172 Airplane Rental
Flying the aircraft
Redbird FMX Flight Simulator
Advanced Aviation Training Device – AATD
Flight Instruction
Certified Flight Instructor time
Ground Instruction
Certified Flight Instructor time
Formal Ground school
$299.00
January 12, 2016 Next scheduled
Books & Pilot Supplies
$309.00
Tax included
FAA Medical Class 3 Certificate
FAA Knowledge Test
FAA Practical Test with Examiner
Approximate Total =
$120.00
$165.00
$450.00
$11,648.00
$10,000
to
$12,000
PLEASE NOTE: Factors for the total time and cost of the Private Pilot’s License depend on
previous experience, the student’s ability to study, and their frequency of flight. The entire
course could cost anywhere from $5,000 to $12,000 depending on these factors.

Northern Air is a Part 141 and Part 61 Flight School, meaning the minimum
requirement for a Part 141 School is 35 flight hours, and 40 flight hours for Part 61.

The national average is 60-75 hours to get a private pilot certificate. Some take a lot
less time to complete and some take more depending on how often they fly and
how quickly they learn and retain the required knowledge and skillset.

Students may use the Redbird TD2 or the Redbird FMX full motion flight simulator
for a maximum of 2.5 hours of flight training towards the private pilot certificate,
and for as much time and they need after the 2.5 hours to gain valuable experience
at half the cost of the airplane. Simulators are especially useful for practice with
emergencies and when the weather is too bad to fly.

Additional Questions? Call 267-4359 or email office.northernair@gmail.com
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