Pilot Training at the Grain Valley Airport (3GV)
Pilot Training at the Grain Valley Airport (3GV)
The airplane has a base rate of $160/HR for 2025.
Instruction time is based on my time spent with you providing ground and flight instruction.
I will provide guidance on purchasing these items when we meet or you can click on the links of what I have recommended.
Becoming a pilot involves more than just flying the plane. The required knowledge portion is usually obtained by an online ground school. I recommend Gold Seal Ground School.
A logbook documents all training and flights during your journey as an aviator. Purchase either a Basic Logbook or an Advanced Log Book.
A headset is required for radio communications in the airplane. Costs vary depending on the quality of noise reduction. Low Cost Option or The Best Option
Books and miscellaneous equipment are required for training. Here is what you need - Airplane Flying Handbook, Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge & FAR/AIM.
Private Pilot License
On average, students accumulate approximately 60 hours of flight time before they are prepared to undertake their flight test. This training typically results in a total cost ranging from $12,000 to $14,000, with payments generally made on a per-lesson basis.
To support my students financially, I have partnered with Flight Training Finance. This partnership allows qualified applicants to secure financing options for their flight training, making the path to becoming a pilot more accessible.