Earn your Private Pilot license in Miami.
Your first FAA license and the foundation of every aviation career. Learn to fly from zero hours with certified instructors, our own training fleet and sunny Miami skies most of the year.
Part 141 program
Your first step into the cockpit.
With your Private Pilot license you can
- Fly as pilot in command, day and night, in visual conditions (VFR)
- Take friends and family with you as passengers
- Plan and fly cross‑country trips on your own
- Start building the flight hours every professional career needs
Where it takes you next
- Instrument Rating — fly in clouds and low visibility
- Commercial Pilot — the license that lets you get paid to fly
- Multi‑Engine, Flight Instructor and the road to the airlines
Two paths, one license.
Choose the format that fits your goals. Both end with the same FAA Private Pilot certificate.
Part 141Recommended
Structured, FAA‑approved syllabus with stage checks.
- Dual flight with instructor25 h
- Solo flight10 h
- Ground school45 h
- FAA written test1
- Checkride2 h
- Total flight time37 h
Part 61Flexible
Flexible schedule, built around your availability.
- Dual flight with instructor30 h
- Solo flight10 h
- Ground school35 h
- FAA written test1
- Checkride2 h
- Total flight time42 h
Hours shown are our program hours. Your total may vary with your progress — your instructor will confirm your personal training plan.
What you need to start.
Age
You can fly solo from age 16 and earn your Private Pilot certificate from age 17.
English
The FAA requires you to read, speak, write and understand English.
FAA medical
An FAA medical certificate (third class or higher) before your first solo flight.
Student pilot certificate
Issued by the FAA — we help you apply when you arrive.
International students
M‑1 visa with your Form I‑20, plus TSA Flight Training Security Program approval.
No experience needed
The course starts from zero hours. All you need is the drive to fly.
From ground school to your checkride.
Ground school
Aerodynamics, weather, navigation and regulations — then your FAA written test.
First solo
Takeoffs, landings and maneuvers with your instructor until you fly the plane alone.
Cross‑country & night
Navigation flights to other airports and night flying around Miami.
Checkride
Your practical test with an FAA examiner. Pass it and you are a private pilot.
Train in the U.S. with your M‑1 visa.
- We issue your Form I‑20 as an SEVP‑certified school
- Step‑by‑step guidance for your visa interview and TSA approval
- Housing, bank, phone and FAA medical when you arrive in Miami
Private Pilot questions
How many flight hours is the Private Pilot course?
Our Part 141 program includes 37 flight hours (25 with an instructor, 10 solo and a 2‑hour checkride). The Part 61 option includes 42. Your final total depends on your own progress.
What is the difference between Part 141 and Part 61?
Part 141 follows a structured, FAA‑approved syllabus with stage checks and requires fewer hours. Part 61 is more flexible with your schedule. Both lead to the same FAA Private Pilot certificate.
Do I need flying experience to start?
No. The course starts from zero hours, with ground school and your first lessons alongside a certified flight instructor.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. As an SEVP‑certified school we issue Form I‑20 for the M‑1 student visa, and we guide you through the TSA Flight Training Security Program before you start flying.
What can I do after earning my Private Pilot certificate?
You can fly as pilot in command and carry passengers, but not for pay. The next steps are the Instrument Rating and the Commercial Pilot license.
