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Now Enrolling Sport Pilot Students

Sport Pilot Certificate (Part 61)

Start flying sooner with Sport Pilot training at Pilot Instructional Center in New Century, KS, just minutes from Kansas City. FAA minimum cost starts at $7,100 and can vary based on student proficiency.

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THE MOST AFFORDABLE PATH INTO FLYING

Become a Sport Pilot and Start Flying Sooner

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    Estimated Cost

    $7,100

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    Flight Time

    20 hours minimum

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    Duration

    3–6 months

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The Sport Pilot Certificate offers a faster and more affordable way to begin flying under FAA Part 61. This program requires fewer flight hours and does not require an FAA medical certificate.

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    FAA Minimum 20 Flight Hours

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    Structured Ground Training

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    No FAA Medical Required

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Training is based on FAA minimums of 20 flight hours (15 dual + 5 solo) plus ground instruction. Total cost is estimated at $7,100 and may vary depending on individual proficiency.

    Included:

  • 15 hours dual flight instruction
  • 5 hours solo flight time
  • 10 hours ground instruction
  • 7.5 hours pre/post flight briefing
  • Online ground school

    Requirements:

  • At least 16 years old to solo
  • At least 17 years old for certification
  • Read, speak, write, and understand English
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license
  • Pass FAA knowledge (written) test
  • Pass FAA practical (checkride) test
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SPORT PILOT COST BREAKDOWN

Estimated Total: $7,100 (FAA Minimum)

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7,100
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  • $ 3,975 $265/hr

    Dual Flight Time

    15 hrs

  • $ 925 $185/hr

    Solo Flight Time

    5 hrs

  • $ 600 $80/hr

    Pre/Post Flight Briefing

    7.5 hrs

  • $ 800 $80/hr

    Ground Instruction

    10 hrs

  • $ 500

    Online Ground School

  • $ 300

    Enrollment Fee

Price includes instructor, aircraft, fuel surcharge, online ground school, and enrollment fee.

Does NOT include tax, headset, FAA written exam fee, or FAA checkride examiner fee.

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Pilot Instructional Center
280 Gardner Dr
New Century, KS 66031
+1 913-600-8188
[email protected]
Monday - Friday :
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday :
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM