Aspire Aviation FAQ's
Aspire Aviation Gives You a Trusted Path From Discovery Flight to Certificate.
What Does a Typical Lesson Look Like?
We typically do 3-hour blocks with 45 minutes on the ground to discuss what you will be doing during the flight, an hour and a half of flight time, and then 45 minutes post-flight to debrief. During these blocks, you will practice maneuvers, navigation, and overall piloting skills. There are also ground lessons where you will learn all of the necessary information to be a safe and knowledgeable pilot.
How often will I be flying?
Depending on your schedule and budget. We typically recommend flying 2 - 3 times per week. With that said, we work with you to determine the flight plan that fits your goals and help you create a schedule that accomplishes them.
What does the flight schedule like?
We do our absolute best to accommodate your schedule. We are open seven days a week, and we fly from sunup to sundown to best suit your needs.
How old do I have to be to fly?
You can start flight training at 14 years old. However, you must be 16 to solo and 17 to test for your Private Pilot Certificate.
How long does it take to get my license?
Timeline is dependent on student schedule, consistency in training, and independent study. The average timeline in the United States is 6-8 months.
How much does it cost to get my license?
Each license is different, depending on the student and the time put in to obtain it. You can normally expect to spend anywhere from $ 16,000 to $ 22,000 on your private pilot certificate, depending on the consistency of training, weather, maintenance, and other factors like that. For a more detailed look at how costs are determined, check out this article in our helpful resources
Do you offer discovery flights?
Yes! If you're interested in flying, we offer an exploratory flight with an instructor, where you can experience flying and see if it's the right fit for you. You can sign up by clicking the "book discovery flight" button anywhere on the website! For more information on how a Discovery Flight can help you answer questions and understand the process, check out this article on our helpful resource page.
What are your business hours?
We are open 7 days a week. We work to accommodate your flight schedule on an individual basis.
What payment options do you accept?
We accept all major forms of payment. Preferred method is auto payment with credit card or bank account on file.
Aspire Aviation FAQ's
Aspire Aviation Gives You a Trusted Path From Discovery Flight to Certificate.
What Does a Typical Lesson Look Like?
We typically do 3-hour blocks with 45 minutes on the ground to discuss what you will be doing during the flight, an hour and a half of flight time, and then 45 minutes post-flight to debrief. During these blocks, you will practice maneuvers, navigation, and overall piloting skills. There are also ground lessons where you will learn all of the necessary information to be a safe and knowledgeable pilot.
How often will I be flying?
We typically do 3-hour blocks with 45 minutes on the ground to discuss what you will be doing during the flight, an hour and a half of flight time, and then 45 minutes post-flight to debrief. During these blocks, you will practice maneuvers, navigation, and overall piloting skills. There are also ground lessons where you will learn all of the necessary information to be a safe and knowledgeable pilot.
What does the flight schedule like?
We do our absolute best to accommodate your schedule. We are open seven days a week, and we fly from sunup to sundown to best suit your needs.
How old do I have to be to fly?
You can start flight training at 14 years old. However, you must be 16 to solo and 17 to test for your Private Pilot Certificate.
How long does it take to get my license?
Timeline is dependent on student schedule, consistency in training, and independent study. The average timeline in the United States is 6-8 months.
How much does it cost to get my license?
Each license is different, depending on the student and the time put in to obtain it. You can normally expect to spend anywhere from $ 18,000 to $ 22,000 on your private pilot certificate, depending on the consistency of training, your preparation between lessons, weather, maintenance, and other factors like that.
Do you offer discovery flights?
Yes! If you're interested in flying, we offer an exploratory flight with an instructor, where you can take the controls and see if it's the right fit for you. You can sign up by clicking the "book discovery flight" button anywhere on the website! For more information on how Discovery Flight can help answer questions, check out this article on our helpful resource page
What are your business hours?
We are open 7 days a week. We work to accommodate your flight schedule on an individual basis.
What payment options do you accept?
We accept all major forms of payment. Preferred method is auto payment with credit card or bank account on file.