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Now Enrolling New Private Pilot Students

Private Pilot License Training at Pilot Instructional Center

Start your aviation journey with expert instructors, modern aircraft, and a proven safety-first culture. Train at Kansas City’s most student-focused flight school.

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Welcome to Pilot Instructional Center

Train with senior instructors who bring airline and corporate aviation experience.

Learn in a positive, safety-first environment built for students of all levels.

Fly with confidence using modern aircraft and up-to-date training resources.

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YOUR FIRST STEP INTO AVIATION

Become a Confident & Safe Private Pilot

  • Minimum Cost

    $12,440

  • Flight Time

    40 hours

  • Duration

    3-6 months

The Private Pilot License (PPL) is where every pilot’s story begins. At PIC, you’ll build a strong foundation in aviation knowledge, aircraft control, and safe decision-making, all guided by senior CFIs who bring decades of experience to every lesson. You’ll need a private pilot certificate to continue on to other ratings. The price is based on FAA minimums and can vary based on student proficiency. Please refer to the aircraft and instructor cost if additional time is needed. Price includes online ground school, instructor, and fuel surcharge, but does not include tax, equipment (headset), FAA written, and FAA exam fees.

    Experienced, Senior Instructors

    Flexible Scheduling

    Flight Skills You Can Trust

Learn to take off, navigate, communicate, and land with precision. Master the fundamentals of aerodynamics, systems, weather, and regulations. Train in a supportive, family-oriented environment built on integrity and safety.

    Included:

  • 30 hours training flight time
  • 10 hours solo flight time
  • 20 hours of personal ground lessons
  • Online ground school

    Requirements:

  • At least 16yrs of age to solo and 17yrs for certification
  • Read, speak, write, and understand English
  • Hold a current medical certificate (at least Third Class)
  • Pass a knowledge and practical test
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AFFORDABLE TRAINING OPTIONS

Transparent Pricing You Can Trust

$
12,440
/ estimated
  • $ 7,950 $265/hr

    Dual Flight Time with Instructor

    30hrs

  • $ 1,850 $185/hr

    Solo Flight Time

    10hrs

  • $ 1,600 $80/hr

    Ground Instruction

    20hrs

  • $ 540

    Online Ground School

  • $ 500

    Private Pilot Enrollment Fee

The price is based on FAA minimums and can vary based on student proficiency. Please refer to the aircraft and instructor cost if additional time is needed. Price includes online ground school, instructor, and fuel surcharge, but does not include tax, equipment (headset), FAA written, and FAA exam fees.

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Ready to Take the First Step?

Book a Discovery Flight and experience what it’s like to fly with an experienced PIC instructor by your side.

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Monday - Friday :
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday :
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM