Don't Know where to begin? Start Here!
Interested in aviation, but don't know where to begin? Start with a discovery flight!
If you're brand new to the world of aviation, we recommend you schedule a discovery flight with us. You'll have about an hour to meet with an instructor, ask questions, tour the school, and see the airplanes. Then you'll have about a half hour flight to experience the training environment for yourself.
After your flight, you can discuss with your instructor the best way to pursue your aviation goals.
To schedule a discovery flight, contact us today!
Sport Pilot Training
At Sebring Flight Academy, we pride ourselves on being one of the premier sport pilot training centers in the country. With years of experience and the most advanced aircraft at our disposal, we provide a comprehensive training program at an affordable price.
The Sport Pilot Certificate was introduced by the FAA in 2004 as a means to get more people into aviation. Compared to a Private Pilot Certificate, it offers lower minimums to obtain while still offering enough privileges for most people who just want to fly for fun. With a Sport Pilot Certificate, you can fly a light sport aircraft carrying up to one passenger during the day under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). No medical certificate is required, just a drivers license.
Here at Sebring Flight Academy, we have a well-developed 27-lesson syllabus designed to take you from zero to checkride in three basic phases.
Phase 1: Basic aircraft operation, and takeoffs and landings. This will conclude with your first solo.
Phase 2: Navigation and flight planning. This will conclude with your solo cross-country flights.
Phase 3: Checkride prep. Maneuvers, oral exam preparation, and anything else you need to get ready for the checkride.
Our syllabus includes flight training, ground instruction, and solo flights, and is designed to be flexible to accommodate the unique needs of each individual student.
Upon completion of our training program, you need to take a written exam, and then a checkride with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. The checkride will consist of an oral exam and a practical test.
To be eligible for a Sport Pilot Certificate, you must:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Have a valid drivers license
- Have logged 20 hours of flight time
Estimated time / cost to complete: 50 hours / $10,000
Private Pilot Training
The Private Pilot Certificate is generally the first step for an aspiring recreational or commercial pilot. It offers a broader set of privileges than the Sport Pilot Certificate, including a broader range of aircraft types, night flying privileges, and the ability to add on an instrument rating.
As with all our training, we follow a structured syllabus designed to take you from zero to check ride as efficiently as possible. The Private Pilot syllabus will follow a similar structure to the Sport Pilot Syllabus but will include more lessons to meet the higher Private Pilot minimums. This includes night flying, basic instrument flying, and towered airport operations.
To be eligible for a Private Pilot Certificate, you must:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Hold a 3rd Class Medical Certificate
- Have logged 40 hours of flight time
Estimated time / cost to complete: 60 hours / $12,500
