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Flight School

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Flight School

How to start learning to fly?

To start learning how to fly, we suggest scheduling an Introductory Lesson. The lesson consists of about 15 minutes of prepping the aircraft and displaying how to properly handle the plane, giving you about 25 minutes of flying time. With the Introductory Lesson being $145, it is a great way to get a taste of the program, and will thus set expectations for upcoming lessons you decide to enroll in. Learn more

How to become a pilot or get a Private Pilot License (PPL)?

The Private Pilot Course is the first course that an incoming pilot is mandated to take, which follows a syllabus approved by the FAA. You will be working with one instructor for the duration and will have a personalized schedule based on your availability and desired pace. Learn more

How long does it take to get a Private Pilot License (PPL)?

Fly Legacy Aviation offers flexible scheduling, encouraging students to partake at their own pace. Some students complete this Private Pilot course in under 2 months, others take longer. It is all based on the students themselves. Standard lessons are 3 hours long, which you can schedule on all days of the week, from 7 am to 7 pm.

How much does it cost to get a Private Pilot License (PPL)?

The full Private Pilot course costs around $18,000 plus book and exam fees, and you can either pay prior or pay as the course continues. If you pay as you go, a 3-hour lesson will be around $400. The exact amount will depend on how much flying versus ground school you would do in each lesson. For the exact breakdown of all costs and fees please see our Free Guide.

How to become a commercial airline pilot or get a Commercial Pilot License (CPL)?

The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) program consists of the Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and CPL courses. As a student, you will be working thoroughly with a single instructor for your duration and will have a personalized schedule based on individual availability and desired pace.

With the Commercial Pilot License, you will be able to earn an income as a pilot, however, it should be noted that to become an airline pilot, it is required that you must complete the training for Multi-Engine, and in addition, log a total of 1500 flight hours.

A quick and rewarding way to achieve the number of hours required by airlines is to become a Certified Flight Instructor. To become a CFI, you must complete the accompanying course. If you choose to go this route, upon completing the CFI course, you can enroll into our Airline Cadet Program. This program offers our students the fastest way to work as commercial airline pilots, as well as offering partial tuition reimbursement for prior training. In the meantime, you would also be working as an instructor at Fly Legacy Aviation while building the required flight time for the airline.

How long does it take to get a Commercial Pilot License (CPL)?

The process to get a Commercial Pilot License and reach the airlines could take anywhere from one to two years, depending on your availability and how frequently you are involved. Standard lessons are 3 hours long, which you can schedule on all days of the week, from 7 am to 7 pm.

How much does it cost to get a Commercial Pilot License (CPL)?

The exact amount will depend on how much flying versus ground school you would do in each lesson. Standard lessons for Commercial Pilot License are 3 hours long, which you can schedule on all days of the week, from 7 am to 7 pm. If you pay as you go, a three-hour lesson will be around $400. For the exact breakdown of all costs and fees please see our Free Guide.

Do you offer Multi-Engine Rating courses?

Our Multi-Engine Rating Add-On course follows a Part 141 syllabus approved by the FAA. You will be working with one instructor for the duration and will have a personalized schedule based on your availability and desired pace.

How long does the Multi-Engine Rating course take?

Some students complete the Multi-Engine Rating course in under a couple of weeks, while others take longer. It is all based on the students themselves. We offer highly experienced flight instructors who will thoroughly guide you through the program. Standard lessons are three hours long, which you can schedule on all days of the week, from 7 am to 7 pm.

How much does the Multi-Engine Rating course cost?

The full Multi-Engine Rating course costs around $5,000 and you can either pay prior or pay as the course continues. If you pay as you go, a three-hour lesson will be around $650. The exact amount will depend on how much flying versus ground school you would do in each lesson. For the exact breakdown of all costs and fees please see our Free Guide.

Is financing available?

Yes, you can finance your training through  Stratus Financing. Learn more

Do you accept international students?

Yes, we work with students from around the entire world. We offer rolling enrollments so you can start at any point. After you fill out an application we will begin the process of issuing you an i-20 form, based on which you will be granted an M-1 student visa. Learn more

Do you provide housing, accommodations, room and board?

Currently, we do not offer housing, but our school is located within walking distance of several rental apartment complexes.

What planes do you use for flight school?

All our planes are new Piper Pilot 100i.

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How to rent an aircraft?

We have Piper Archer and Piper Warrior currently available for rental. Our checkouts are scheduled as 1.5hr ground and 1.5hr flight. Please contact us at 215-969-0311 x 1 for more information or to schedule your checkout. Learn more