Private Pilot Training Packages

Choose from one of four Private Pilot training options:

A. Basic Private Training Package

B. Modular Private Training Packages

C. Comprehensive Private Training Package

D. Traditional "Pay-as-you-go" Training

What are the benefits of a packaged course?

The Private Pilot Training Packages allows the student to complete their flight training under a highly structured and efficient program.  The total cost of the course is certain with everything included. There are no hidden costs, no unexpected surprises, no "by the way, you need to get this...".  From your medical, to your headset, to your training manuals and texts, to the examiner fee... it's all included in the Private Pilot Training Packages.

Like all Seattle Flight check-rides, your Private Pilot check-ride is GUARANTEED! If Seattle Flight endorses a student for a check-ride who fails to pass, we will retrain the student and pay for the additional check-ride expenses at no charge! With Seattle Flight's PERFECT CHECK-RIDE SUCCESS, this hasn't been necessary.

A. Basic Private Training Package

What do I get?

The Basic Private Pilot Training Package includes:

• Books, Supplies and Materials

  • Jeppesen "Deluxe 141" Private Pilot Kit:

    • Jeppesen Private Pilot Manual

    • Jeppesen Private Pilot Maneuvers

    • Jeppesen Private Pilot Training Syllabus

    • Jeppesen Stage Exam Booklet

    • Jeppesen Private Record Folder

    • Jeppesen FAA Practical Test Study Guide

    • Jeppesen Airmen Knowledge Test Guide

    • Jeppesen Presolo Written Exam

    • Jeppesen Airplane and Helicopter FAA Exam Pack

    • Jeppesen Metal CSG Computer (E6B)

    • Jeppesen PN-1 Navigation Plotter

    • Jeppesen Pilot Logbook

    • Fuel Tester

    • Jeppesen Pilot Kit Bag (Black)

    • Jeppesen - 2003 FAR / AIM

  • David Clark H10-13.4 Stereo Headset

  • Jeppesen VFR Trifold Kneeboard and paper pad

  • ASA – Private Pilot Practical Test Standards

  • FAA – Airplane Flying Handbook

  • FAA – Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

  • Current Seattle Sectional Chart (Seattle Flight will continuously provide updated charts)

  • Current Seattle Terminal Chart (Seattle Flight will continuously provide updated charts)

  • Current Northwest Airport Facilities Directory (Seattle Flight will continuously provide updated AFD)

  • Piper Archer II (PA-28-181) Checklist

  • Piper Archer II (PA-28-181) Pilot Operating Handbook

  • Seattle Flight Private Pilot Student Binder

  • All Seattle Flight quizzes, exams, maneuver sheets and other documents

• Examination Fees

  • FAA Medical Exam

  • FAA Knowledge Exam (written test)

  • FAA Practical Test Designated Examiner Fee

• Ground Instruction

  • A total of 40 hours of ground instruction

  • Short quizzes following each ground lesson

  • Three stage examinations (written and oral)

• Flight Instruction

  • 30 Hours of Flight Instruction

  • 10 Hours of Solo Aircraft Rental

  • Flight instruction in Piper Archer II aircraft following Jeppesen syllabus

  • Short quizzes before each flight lesson reviewing materials and procedures to be covered

  • Framed Solo Certificate, photos and video

  • Three stage examinations (oral and flight)

  • Simulated mock check-rides and performance reviews in preparation for FAA check-ride

• GUARANTEED Check-Ride

  • Aircraft rental for check-ride, usually 1.5 hours

  • Framed Private Pilot Completion Certificate

  • Post check-ride photos and video

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B. Modular Private Training

Why training modules?

Seattle Flight's Modular Private Training program is designed both for working professionals who desire a highly structured training environment to fit into their schedule... or for those who have already completed much of the training towards their certificate.

Private Pilot Training Modules are purchased individually... so you may get someone the Zero to Solo Module as a learn to fly gift or as a way to experience the thrill of piloting an airplane yourself without the full commitment of obtaining your license.

Modules are also great for those who have become sidetracked enroute to their flying goals. If you've completed your first solo but haven't flown in 10 years... finished everything up to your cross country training but your instructor left to the airlines a couple of months ago... or are finished with the majority of your training and are just needing to wrap things up and take the check-ride... with Seattle Flight's training modules you are able to purchase the particular training areas that you need.

Modules are designed for 3 to 7 days of intensive training. Customers may take a "long weekend" from work and complete a module. In between modules, customers have more time to focus on their work, school and other responsibilities. With self study and review several times per week, customers are able to prepare for their next intensive module while keeping the past module fresh in their mind.

Modular flight lessons are a welcome new approach to flight training, designed to allow persons to pursue their dreams with structure and efficiency while not taking away from the demands of 21st Century life.

What do I get?

Seattle Flight Private Pilot Training Modules include:

• $2,350 - Zero to Solo Module - from zero time to your first solo flight

  • 15 Hours of Flight Instruction

  • 1 Hour of Aircraft Rental for Solo Flight

  • 20 Hours of Ground Instruction and/or ground school modules

  • Medical Exam

  • All "Books, Supplies and Materials" included with Basic Private Training Package

• $2,100 - Private Skill Improvement Module - solo practice, shot & soft field, instrument, night

  • 10 Hours of Flight Instruction

  • 5 Hours of Aircraft Rental for Solo Flight

  • 15 Hours of Ground Instruction and/or ground school modules

• $1,575 - Private Cross Country Module - dual and solo cross countries

  • 6 Hours of Flight Instruction

  • 5 Hours of Aircraft Rental for Solo Flight

  • 10 Hours of Ground Instruction and/or ground school modules

  • Written Test

• $1,925 - Private Pilot Finishing Module - check-ride prep & GUARANTEED check-ride

  • 7 Hours of Flight Instruction

  • 1.5 Hours of Aircraft Rental for Solo Flight

  • 1.5 Hours of Aircraft Rental for Check-Ride

  • 15 Hours of Ground Instruction and/or ground school modules

  • Check-Ride designated examiner fee

  • All "Books, Supplies and Materials" included with Basic Private Training Package

  • Framed Private Pilot Completion Certificate

  • Post check-ride photos and video

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C. Comprehensive Private Training Package

What do I get?

Same as Basic Package, but with 56.5 hours of flight and 45 hours ground.

Many students may take longer than the minimum of 40 hours of flight time to earn their Private Pilot Certificate. The Comprehensive Private Training Package includes 56.5 hours of flight time, enough training to allow many of Seattle Flight's average students to literally "write one check enroute to their Private Certificate" when they purchase this package.

The Comprehensive Private Pilot Training Package includes:

• Books, Supplies and Materials

  • All "Books, Supplies and Materials" included with Basic Private Training Package

• Examination Fees

  • FAA Class Medical Exam

  • FAA Knowledge Exam (written test)

  • FAA Practical Test Designated Examiner Fee

• Ground Instruction

  • A total of 45 hours of ground instruction

  • Short quizzes following each ground lesson

  • Three stage examinations (written and oral)

• Flight Instruction

  • 39 Hours of Flight Instruction

  • 16 Hours of Solo Aircraft Rental

  • Flight instruction in Piper Archer II aircraft following Jeppesen syllabus

  • Short quizzes before each flight lesson reviewing materials and procedures to be covered

  • Framed Solo Certificate, photos and video

  • Three stage examinations (oral and flight)

  • Simulated mock check-rides and performance reviews in preparation for FAA check-ride

• GUARANTEED Check-Ride

  • Aircraft rental for check-ride, usually 1.5 hours

  • Framed Private Pilot Completion Certificate

  • Post check-ride photos and video

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D. Traditional "Pay-as-you-go" Training

Average - $9,800 +

Seattle Flight also offers structured, efficient training programs for those who wish to utilize the traditional "pay-as-you-go" method.

Customers receive the same outstanding instruction from Seattle Flight's experienced and dedicated flight instructors as the packed training students. Of course, like all Seattle Flight check-rides, your Private check-ride is GUARANTEED!

The major difference between Seattle Flight's package training and the "pay-as-you-go" training, is that students do not receive a purchase discount for the "pay-as-you-go" training.

"Pay-as-you-go" training is commonly used by those who do not wish to make a large, upfront investment and by those who are looking for a more relaxed training pace... often with only a lesson or two per week with occasional breaks in the training routine.

As a service to both our perspective customers and those of other flight schools, Seattle Flight provides a Private Pilot Budget Calculator... a useful spreadsheet to estimate the total cost of your pilot certificate.

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