Private Pilot Training

Let Summit Aviation make your dream of flight a reality!

A Private Pilot Certificate will enable you to share your joy of flying with friends and family. Training to become a pilot is a thrilling and rewarding adventure. You will learn the fundamentals of flight, navigation techniques, radio communication and other tools to make you a safe and confident pilot. Sign up and begin your training today!

Instructional Areas Covered

Aircraft Preflight Inspection
Radio and Cockpit Communications
Aircraft Systems
Meteorology (weather)
Navigation
Airport Operations
Emergency Procedures
Weight & Balance Calculations
Airport Traffic Patterns
Takeoffs & Landings
Required Maneuvers
Airspace Restrictions
Federal Aviation Regulations
Night Flight
Cross-Country Flight

Eligibility Requirements

17 years of age (any age to begin)
Third Class Medical Certificate

Minimum Requirements

In the Air

35 Hours Total Flight Time
20 Hours Flight Instruction

On the Ground

35 Hours Ground Instruction
Books and Supplies

Other Requirements

Medical Certificate
FAA Written Exam
FAA Flight Exam

View our Training Aircraft

Learning to fly in highly advanced training aircraft is just one of the benefits of making Summit Aviation your flight school. Click here to view our state-of-the-art fleet of aircraft.