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FAR Part 141 Approved for examining authority
PRIVATE PILOT certificate
FLT Academy offers private pilot training in Utah as the first step toward a professional flying career.
Estimated Completion Time:
Ground School: 3.5 Weeks
Flight Training: 1-2 Months
Class Commitment:
Ground School: Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm
Flight Training: 5 lessons/week minimum
Pricing
Costs can vary depending on the aircraft you train in, the campus you choose, and any previous experience or certifications you may have. The best way to get an accurate number is to meet with our Enrollment Advisor, who can put together a customized training estimate based on your specific goals.
FLT Academy’s Private Pilot Program is where a professional aviation career begins - and the right place to find out whether that career is for you.
Welcome to FLT Academy’s Private Pilot Training Program. This is our exploratory program, built for people who are drawn to a career in commercial aviation but want to test the water before committing to a full Career-Track program. FLT Academy is a career-oriented flight school, so you will train to professional standards from your first lesson – but enrolling here commits you to the Private Pilot certificate and nothing beyond it. Students who finish and want to keep going continue with us in the Career-Track Program at the Instrument stage.
FLT Academy’s FAR Part 141 Private Pilot Program is approved for Examining Authority. Train and test in-house with zero checkride delays!
Program Requirements
- FAA Medical Certificate
- Criminal History Report
- Personal Driving Record
- Proof of Citizenship
- A valid driver’s license
- A negative Panel Five drug screen
Minimum Completion Requirements
- 35 minimum hours of flight time, including lessons with an instructor and 5 hours of solo flight time.
- Cross-country time, which includes a solo flight of at least 150 nautical miles with at least three points and one leg of at least 50 nautical miles between takeoff and landing locations.
- Pass FLT Academy’s Private Pilot Ground School, FAA knowledge test, and a practical test with a designated pilot examiner (DPE). Eligible Part 141 students may complete their End of Course (EOC) in-house to receive their certification.
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Description
FLT Academy’s FAA-approved Part 141 Private Pilot Program is the starting point for anyone beginning a serious journey toward professional aviation. It is one of two programs we offer and it stands on its own, following a structured, FAA-approved syllabus designed to build strong, safety-focused pilots from the ground up. With a combination of in-person ground school and hands-on flight instruction, our students gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to earn their private pilot certificate—and take the first step toward the skies.
Ground School: In-Person, Instructor-Led Learning
The program begins with a required, in-person ground school, held Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. over three and a half weeks. These structured sessions provide an immersive introduction to aviation principles, including topics such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, weather theory, navigation, FAA regulations, and airspace operations.
Led by highly qualified instructors, ground school sessions are designed to be engaging and effective, using lectures, multimedia tools, hands-on exercises, and real-world applications to ensure student pilots fully grasp the material. This strong foundation prepares students not just for the FAA written exam, but for real-world decision-making in the cockpit.
Flight Training: Hands-On Experience With Expert Instructors
Once ground school is complete, students transition into the flight training phase, where they’ll work one-on-one with FLT Academy’s experienced flight instructors. Using a structured syllabus, students learn critical flight maneuvers, communication protocols, emergency procedures, cross-country navigation, and other essential pilot skills.
All training is conducted in modern aircraft equipped with advanced avionics, ensuring students are familiar with the technology and systems used in today’s aviation environment. Our instructors are passionate professionals with real-world flight experience, and they provide individualized feedback and mentorship throughout the entire program.
Safety, Structure, and Success
While the program is accelerated, FLT Academy does not compromise on quality or safety. Our Part 141 structure ensures every student follows a proven training path that meets the highest FAA standards. This efficient yet thorough approach has helped countless pilots launch their careers with confidence.
Whether you’re flying for fun or aiming for a seat at the airlines, the Private Pilot Program at FLT Academy is your launchpad. Learn from the best at Utah’s top-rated flight school and take the first step toward becoming a licensed pilot today.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Our program offers a variety of benefits to students, including:
Comprehensive Flight Training
Our program is designed to prepare students to become private pilots by providing a rigorous, hands-on training experience that covers everything and more required to obtain your certificate.
Modern Fleet of Aircraft
Our fleet of modern aircraft, primarily composed of the Czech SportCruiser, Diamond DA40, and Diamond DA20, is equipped with advanced avionics, giving students the opportunity to learn to fly with the latest technology and safest possible resources.
Accelerated Training Program
Our Private Pilot training is accelerated and full-time, so students fly frequently, retain more between lessons, and move through the certificate without the gaps that stretch a timeline.
Part 141 Certification
Our program is certified under Part 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, which means students can save time and money during their training.
Experienced Flight Instructors
Our flight instructors are experienced pilots who are passionate about teaching and dedicated to helping our students succeed.
Where This Leads
The Private Pilot certificate is the foundation every professional pilot builds on. It is also the reason we offer this program on its own: it lets you find out what a career in aviation actually involves before you commit to the full path. Flight training is a serious commitment of time and money, and a few months of it will tell you more about the work than any amount of research.
Graduates of our Private Pilot Program are eligible to enroll in the Career-Track Program at the Instrument stage and continue through Commercial, Certified Flight Instructor, and beyond. You will already know your instructors and our aircraft, so there is no transfer process and no lost time – you simply carry on.
- Find out before you commit. The Private Pilot phase shows you what professional flight training actually involves.
- Continue without starting over. Private Pilot graduates move into Career-Track at the Instrument stage with no transfer and no repeated training.
- Professional standards from day one. The same Part 141 curriculum, the same instructors, and the same weekly commitment as our Career-Track students.
Enrolling in the Private Pilot Program does not obligate you to continue. But this is a career-oriented program at a career-oriented school – you will train alongside students working toward the airlines, to the same standards and on the same schedule.
PROGRAM COMPARISON
Compared to other private pilot training programs, FLT Academy’s Part 141 program offers several advantages:
Faster Completion Time
Our program is designed to be completed in approximately three months, which is faster than the typical time taken to complete private pilot training. That timeline assumes the full-time schedule every FLT Academy student trains on: in-person ground school, and a minimum of five flight lessons per week.
More Efficient Training
Our Part 141 certification allows us to provide more efficient and structured training that helps students complete their certification to a higher standard than most other flight schools.
Best Value
Our program cost, estimated between $23,000 and $25,000 depending on the primary training aircraft, includes all anticipated training expenses, including flight time and fuel, FAA knowledge tests and EOC fees, books/materials, ground schools, flight bag essentials, even a Bose aviation headset and iPad.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about FLT Academy's Private Pilot program:
No, ground school is required and cannot be opted out of.
Technically, yes since they will be required to be successful in your training. Our program cost factors in a Bose aviation headset and iPad, but students are able to opt-out of the headset and/or iPad if they already own one or would like to provide it for themselves.
Our program is designed to be completed in approximately three months.
The cost of our program is estimated between $24,000 and $26,000 if a student has no prior flight training or experience, as well as which aircraft they are eligible to pilot.
This program is for anyone considering a career in professional aviation – whether you are already certain about it or still deciding.
If you know you want to fly professionally, the Private Pilot certificate is your first step, and you can continue into the Career-Track Program at the Instrument stage when you finish.
If you are not yet certain, this is the sensible way to find out, and it is exactly what the program is here for. A full career program is a significant commitment of money and time, and we would rather you test the decision first than make it on a guess. Earning your Private Pilot certificate gives you a real basis for it.
FLT Academy is a career-oriented flight school. Our training is structured, full-time, and held to professional standards, and students should expect that from their first lesson.
Yes. Private Pilot graduates are eligible to enroll in the Career-Track Program at the Instrument stage. You continue straight into instrument training with the same instructors and the same aircraft – no transfer process and no repeated training. Talk to a Program Advisor about timing and cost whenever you are ready.
No. Enrolling in the Private Pilot Program commits you to the Private Pilot certificate and nothing further. Many students enroll precisely because they want to know what professional flight training demands before making a larger commitment, which is a sensible way to approach the decision.
No. You can enroll in the Private Pilot Program on its own, or enroll directly in the Career-Track Program, which begins with the same Private Pilot training and continues through to flight instructor. To be eligible for enrollment at FLT Academy, students must enroll at either the Private Pilot or the Instrument Rating stage of training; students further along than that require an approved exemption.
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