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Private Pilot License (PPL)

What is a Private Pilot License?

The Private Pilot Certificate, internationally referred to as the Private Pilot License (PPL), allows students to obtain the foundational knowledge and skills for all future aircraft pilot training. As a Private Pilot, you can fly an airplane day and night in visual flight conditions and carry passengers (friends, family, co-workers, puppies, etc.). You cannot fly for paid compensation or hire. However, you can share the operating expenses with your passengers. After Private Pilot, most people continue on to earn endorsements, ratings, or even another license.

Personal Requirements

  • Be at least 17 years old*
  • Have at least a third-class medical certificate
  • Read, speak, write & understand the English language
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or obtain T.S.A. approval

Note: You must be 17 to obtain your PPL, but there is no age limitation for beginning  your training*

Ozark Aviation - Course Outline

Stage 1: Introduction to Flight

Stage 2: Solo Prep

Stage 3: Solo Flights

Stage 4: Cross-Country & Night Flying

Stage 5: Review/Checkride Prep

What can you do as a private pilot?

Pilot in Command

Limitless Destinations

Pilot in Command

Fly any aircraft you are appropriately rated in as the Pilot in Command (PIC). You are the Captain now!

Day & Night

Limitless Destinations

Pilot in Command

Fly day or night as long as you maintain Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), basically by staying out of clouds. 

Carry Passengers

Limitless Destinations

Limitless Destinations

Carry friends and family to share the joys of aviation or to simplify a commute. You are also permitted to split costs with your passengers!

Limitless Destinations

Limitless Destinations

Limitless Destinations

Fly in and out of any airport in America. From LAX to JFK. International airports often just require coordination, such as the Bahamas. Grab your swimsuit! 

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all"


Helen Keller

Cost estimates

Below is an estimate of costs based on the FAA's minimum required experience:

Aircraft Fee: $165/hour w/ instructor, $175/hour solo

Instructor Fee (Air): $65 / hour

  • 30 hours of flight w/ instructor * ($165) = $4,950
  • 10 hours of flight w/out instructor * ($175) = $1,750
  • 30 hours of flight instruction * ($65) = $1,950
  • Sporty's Online Ground School = $299
  • FAA Written Exam Fee = $150
  • FAA Practical Test (Checkride) = $500
  • Total Estimated Cost = $9,599*

 - These estimates are based on FAA minimum requirements. The number of hours required to obtain enough competency for a Checkride varies depending on factors such as how regular the student flies, the student's pace of  learning, study habits, etc.*

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