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FAA Private Pilot Licence

For Irish & European students looking to gain a Private Pilot Licence in a quick and efficient manner, look no further! In just 4 short weeks you can gain an FAA private pilot licence in beautiful sunny south west Florida. Pilot Path have teamed up with Global Flight Training Solutions to offer this fantastic fast-track course designed to give you the ultimate head start in your commercial flight training journey or the perfect hobby all whilst experiencing everything that Florida has to offer.

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PACKAGES

SILVER

€13,500

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  • Dual

  • Solo

  • Checkride

  • Fuel Surcharge

  • Ground Training

  • Medical

  • Pilot Kit

  • Rental Car

GOLD

€14,400

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  • Dual

  • Solo

  • Checkride

  • Fuel Surcharge

  • Ground Training

  • Medical

  • Pilot Kit

  • Rental Car

FAA Private Pilot Licence (Flight Training)

  • 41 Hours minimum total time.

  • 25 hours- basic manoeuvres, emergency procedures, take-offs and landings, 5 hours night, 5 hours – navigation cross-country.)

  • 10 hours – solo flights under ground supervision of the flight instructor; solo navigation cross-country flights, one of 100 NM with full stops at two different airports other than departure airport.

  • One night cross country dual.

  • 1- takeoff and landing at night.

  • 1 hour for flight test with FAA examiner

Private Pilot Licence (Ground Training)

  • Before the end of the course, you will have to demonstrate a sufficient level of theoretical knowledge at an FAA approved testing center in the form of a written exam.

  • The exam consists of 9 subjects (basic aerodynamics, aircraft systems, flight instruments, regulations, procedures and airport operations, weather, weather service, aircraft performance, enroute flight, navigation, communication procedures).

  • To pass the PPL(A) theoretical examination you need to achieve a score of at least 70%. This must be done before the flight test.

Location

Global Flight Training Solutions are based at Immokalee regional airport in Southwest Florida, USA. With a fleet of Cessna 172S aircraft, the team at GFTS provides a personalized, intensive 4-6-week hour building program with instructors committed to a caring, supportive learning environment. GFTS use a roster based aircraft system to ensure you get the hours you have paid and booked for taking the stress and uncertainty out of traveling to hour build.

They are dedicated to helping you achieve your flight deck career goals. From personal attention to customized programs, it will be easy to immerse yourself in their flying-centred learning experience in beautiful, sunny Southwest Florida.

With flights, transfers and accommodation all available to add onto your package, let us remove all the stress in planning your training so you can be fully committed to your flying whilst in the US.