Pilot Training FAR Part 61 

Private Pilot Training

​

Private Pilot Training Eligibility Requirements:

​

• Provide proof of US citizenship or complete the TSA flight training application

• Although flight education may begin before age 16, be at least 16 years of age to solo and at least 17 years of age to receive the license

• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Obtain at least a 3rd class FAA Medical Certificate

• Satisfactorily complete an FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test

• Complete a minimum of 40 hours of flight time including 10 hours of solo experience

• Satisfactorily complete an FAA Check Ride

 

Cost Estimate

 

Hrs   Description                                              Rate        Total

25     Dual Instruction -Cessna-172              $240/hr    $6,000

25     Ground Instruction                               $  65/hr    $1,625

16     Solo Practice -Cessna-172                   $175/hr    $2,800

         Books & Supplies                                                  $200

         Private Pilot Ground School                                 $299

​

                                              Total    $10,924

​

*This estimate based on the FAA minimum requirements. Student pilot proficiency can vary and some may incur additional hours.
Savings opportunity: Active Military discount: $5/Hobbs Hr.

Create a block account with 10 hours paid in advance and receive a $10/Hobbs Hr. discount on aircraft rental.

​

​

​

Instrument Pilot Training

​

Eligibility Requirements:

​

• Provide proof of US citizenship or complete the TSA flight training application

• Hold at least a current private pilot certificate

• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Obtain at least a 3rd class FAA Medical Certificate

• Satisfactorily complete an FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test

• Accumulate 50 hours of pilot-in-command cross country experience

• Accumulate 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time

• Satisfactorily complete an FAA Check Ride

​

Cost Estimate

​

Hrs    Description                                            Rate          Total

16      Dual Instruction - Cessna 172P          $220/hr       $3,840

15      Ground Instruction                              $ 65/hr        $975

10      SIM                                                       $  35/hr       $350

6        Solo (safety pilot) - Cessna 172P        $175/hr       $1,050

          Books & Supplies                                                    $100

          Instrument Ground School                                     $325

​

                                                  Total     $6,640

​

*This estimate based on the FAA minimum requirements. Pilot proficiency can vary and some may incur additional hours as each applicant's situation will be different. Specific expected costs will be determined at time of application.
Savings opportunity: Active Military discount: $5/Hobbs Hr. 

Create a block account with 10 hours paid in advance and receive a $10/Hobbs Hr. discount on aircraft rental.

​

​

​

Commercial Pilot Training - Single Engine (see FAR 61.129)

 

Eligibility Requirements:

​

• 18 years of age

• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Obtain at least a 2nd class FAA Medical Certificate

• Satisfactorily complete an FAA Commercial Rating Knowledge Test

• Accumulate 250 hours of total flight experience

• Accumulate 100 hours pilot-in-command

• Accumulate 10 hours of instrument training

• Accumulate 10 hours in "complex" airplanes

• Satisfactorily complete an FAA Check Ride

 

Cost Estimate

​

Hrs    Description                                                       Rate         Total

15      Dual Instructions - Cessna 172P                   $240/hr      $3,600

5        Ground School Training                                $  65/hr      $325

          Books & Supplies                                           $200          $200

​

                                                 Total      $4,125

​

*This estimate based on the FAA minimum requirements. Pilot proficiency can vary and some may incur additional hours.
Savings opportunity: Active  Military discount: $5/Hobbs Hr.

Create a block account with 10 hours paid in advance and receive a $10/Hobbs Hr. discount on aircraft rental.

​

​

​

Certified Flight Instructor Training

​

Eligibility Requirements:

​

• 18 years of age

• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Obtain at least a 3rd class FAA Medical Certificate

• Hold at least a Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating

• Satisfactorily complete an FAA CFI Knowledge Test

• Satisfactorily complete an FAA Fundamentals of Instruction Knowledge Test

• Satisfactorily complete an FAA Check Ride

 

Cost Estimate

​

Hrs    Description                                            Rate          Total

20      Dual Instruction - Cessna 172P          $240/hr       $4,800

15      Cessna 172P                                        $175/hr       $2,625

10      Ground Instruction                              $65/hr         $650

​

                                                   Total     $8,075

​

*This estimate based on the FAA minimum requirements. Pilot proficiency can vary and some may incur additional hours.

Savings opportunity: Active  Military discount: $5/Hobbs Hr.

Create a block account with 10 hours paid in advance and receive a $10/Hobbs Hr. discount on aircraft rental.

​

​

​

Multi-Engine Add On Course 

- TEMPORARILY NOT OFFERD  -

 

Eligibility Requirements:

​

• Hold at least a Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot license

• Complete flight maneuvers to PTS standards

• Satisfactorily complete an FAA Check Ride

 

Cost Estimate

​

Hrs     Description                   Rate        Total

10      Aircraft                           $/hr       $0

10      Flight Inst-Advanced    $/hr.      $0

5        Ground Instruction       $/hr.       $0

​

                                                     

*proficiency can vary and some may incur additional hours.

 

​

​

ATP

- TEMPORARILY NOT OFFERD- 

(pending FAA approval of training credit application)

 

Eligibility Requirements:

​

• Must complete ATP-CTP Written Exam prior to starting

• ATP candidates must meet the requirements outlined in 14 CFR 61.153, 155, 156 (if applicable), 157, 159 and 160 (if applicable).
  Slight variations exist in age, training and experience requirements based on the education background and flight experience of each candidate. Please contact Red River Flight Academy to help you ascertain your specific requirements in order to be eligible to pursue this certificate.

 

Cost Estimate

 

Hours     Description 

6.5          Beechcraft Duchess

4.5          Flight Instruction

4.5          Ground Instruction

3.0          Duchess simulator

 

​

​

*This estimate based on the FAA minimum requirements. Pilot proficiency can vary and some may incur additional hours.

​

​

​

Complex Transition

​

To earn a complex endorsement, a pilot must train with a Certified Flight Instructor. There is no hourly requirement or written examination, just an instructor endorsement stating the pilot is proficient and safe in the operation of complex aircraft. The pilot may hold either a PRIVATE or COMMERCIAL Pilot certificate.

​

​

​

SAVINGS OPPORTUNITY

Active Military discount $5/Hobbs Hr.

Create a block account with 10 hours paid in advance and receive a $10/Hobbs Hr. discount on aircraft rental.

​

​

​

Additional Costs

​​

Prices for the Online Ground Schools and the DPE Check Rides may vary and are in no way associated with RRFA. RRFA does not have control over those prices.