Private Pilot Program
You’ve had your Discovery Flight and fell in love. Now you’re interested in becoming a private pilot. Where do you start? Right here!
Independence Aviation’s Private Pilot program is a fully immersive experience led by highly trained instructors to build your confidence behind the controls and prepare you for your first solo flight.
Private Pilot Program
You’ve had your Discovery Flight and fell in love. Now you’re interested in becoming a private pilot. Where do you start? Right here!
Independence Aviation’s Private Pilot program is a fully immersive experience led by highly trained instructors to build your confidence behind the controls and prepare you for your first solo flight.
What does the program look like?
Paired with a flight training syllabus for each flight lesson, the Cirrus Private Pilot Program is your inclusive package to study and pass all your flight tests. All the required manuals and study materials will be provided to help you along the way.
Track your progress through the Cirrus portal, watch training videos, and take your assessment quizzes as you make your way to becoming a private pilot.
What does the program look like?
Paired with a flight training syllabus for each flight lesson, the Cirrus Private Pilot Program is your inclusive package to study and pass all your flight tests. All the required manuals and study materials will be provided to help you along the way.
Track your progress through the Cirrus portal, watch training videos, and take your assessment quizzes as you make your way to becoming a private pilot.
Every Type of Course Imaginable
From flight maneuvers and emergency procedures to solo flight prep, every type of training lesson is included in this comprehensive Cirrus training program.
All of your coursework is self-study. It includes test prep, aeronautical knowledge, and all training resources in one inclusive package.
Every Type of Course Imaginable
From flight maneuvers and emergency procedures to solo flight prep, every type of training lesson is included in this comprehensive Cirrus training program.
All of your coursework is self-study. It includes test prep, aeronautical knowledge, and all training resources in one inclusive package.
Get Started Today
- Become an Independence Aviation member
- Sign up for the Cirrus Private Pilot Program
- Connect your account with Independence Aviation
- Start studying on your own time
- Take to the skies!
Get Started Today
- Become an Independence Aviation member
- Sign up for the Cirrus Private Pilot Program
- Connect your account with Independence Aviation
- Start studying on your own time
- Take to the skies!
On the Ground Training
Hone your flight skills and know-how on the ground, too. With interactive simulators available 24/7, you always have the ability, regardless of weather, to perfect your aircraft technique.
On the Ground Training
Hone your flight skills and know-how on the ground, too. With interactive simulators available 24/7, you always have the ability, regardless of weather, to perfect your aircraft technique.
Private Pilot License Requirements
Must be 16 years to solo, and 17 to get your Private Pilot License
A minimum of 40 logged hours meeting specific requirements
A minimum of 20 hours of in-flight instruction
Pass FAA Medical Exam before first solo
Pass FAA Written Test
Pass FAA oral and flight Practical Test (Checkride) with a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
Private Pilot License Requirements
- Must be 16 years to solo, and 17 to get your Private Pilot License
- A minimum of 40 logged hours meeting specific requirements
- A minimum of 20 hours of in-flight instruction
- Pass FAA Medical Exam before first solo
- Pass FAA Written Test
- Pass FAA oral and flight Practical Test (Checkride) with a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner