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. - 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 1|P age Northern Air, Inc. 64602 Hwy 2, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 Phone 208-267-(IFLY) 4359 Fax 208-267-4359 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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 2|P age 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. 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 3|P age 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 4|P age