New Kent Aviation, LLC

Established 2006
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Discovery Flight
 
If you are interested in learning more about the exciting world of flight, we recommend that you begin by taking a Discovery Flight with one of our instructors.  After this introductory flight lesson, we invite you to discuss the two basic flight training programs available at New Kent Aviation: The Recreational Pilot and the Private Pilot programs.  Both of these programs are on a pay-as-you-go basis.
 
 
Recreational Pilot vs. Private Pilot Programs
 
New Kent Aviation offers two basic flight training programs to accommodate your personal budget and/or goals.  Following is a side-by-side comparison of the Recreational and Private Pilot Certificates.  There is no minimum age to begin your flight training but you must be 16 years old to solo and 17 to obtain your certificate.  If you do not need the full capabilities of a Private Pilot Certificate, you may wish to enroll in our Recreational Pilot program.
 
Regardless of which program you choose, our flight instructor rates are:
 
  Standard:  $50.00 per hour
  Block:         $45.00 per hour (with 10 hours of instruction paid in advance)
 
One of our experienced Flight Instructors will be happy to sit down and discuss the benefits of each program and help you determine which one is the best fit for you.
 
 Recreational
(Minimum Requirements)
 

Ø    30 hours total flight time

Ø    15 hours dual flight instruction

Ø    3 hours solo flight training

Ø    2 hours cross-country flight training

 

 

Ø    Requires 3rd class FAA medical certificate

Ø    May carry only 1 passenger

Ø    Must pass FAA knowledge and practical tests

Ø    May share operating expense with the passenger

Ø    No flying at night allowed

Ø    May operate fixed gear aircraft with 180HP or less and 4 seats or less 

Ø    Cross-country flights of more than 50 miles require additional training

Ø    Operations at airports with control towers requires additional training

                       Private
            (Minimum Requirements)
 

Ø    40 hours total flight time

Ø    20 hours dual flight instruction

Ø    10 hours solo flight training

Ø    3 hours cross-country flight training

Ø    3 hours night flight training

Ø    3 hours of instrument flight training **

Ø    Requires 3rd class FAA medical certificate

Ø    No limit on number of passengers

Ø    Must pass FAA knowledge and practical tests

Ø    May share operating expense with passengers

Ø    Night flying is allowed

Ø    Higher performance and more complex aircraft require additional training and a flight instructor endorsement

Ø    No limits on cross-country flying

Ø    Operations at airports with control towers require no additional training

** Our flight simulator is an "Elite Model PI-135 Basic Aviation Training Device" which can be used for 2.5 hours toward the 40 required for the private pilot's license.

 

    The rate for our FAA approved flight simulator is $30.00 per hour (plus instructor).

 

  

 

~ Regular flying (at least 2 times per week on average) and home-based study will help to minimize your total cost and the amount of time needed to obtain your certificate.