Learn to Fly - Sport Pilot
Start your aviation journey in as little as 20 hours. Every Sport Pilot hour moves you closer to your next certification.
Sport Pilot Certificate
Ready to experience the freedom of flight? Gibson Aviation's Sport Pilot Certificate program is your quickest route to the highway in the sky. Whether you're flying for fun, personal travel, or future career goals, this certification allows you to pilot single-engine aircraft with 2 occupants across the U.S.
You will receive ground and flight training covering everything from aerodynamics and navigation to weather and aircraft systems. Under FAA 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart J, you will log a minimum of 20 flight hours, including 5 hours solo, 15 hours dual instruction, and complete both a written exam and a check ride with an FAA examiner.
Cost Breakdown
Online Ground School:
$315
Headset:
$119
FAA Written Test:
~$175
Flight Training (15 Hours):
$900
Rental (20 Hours, C150):
$2,380
Check ride (Exam + rental):
~$1,500
Total:
~$5,389
Minimum experience and training required by the FAA. According to the FAA, national average for completion is about 35 hours.