Training · PPL
Private Pilot
Your first certificate, built with professional habits from the start.
Who it's for
Anyone starting out who is serious about flying, especially if a commercial career is the goal. You must be at least 17 to earn the certificate.
How Doug teaches it
- Commercial operations and standards from the very first lesson
- One-on-one training in N51515
- Support from a team of fellow students
FAA minimum experience
These are the main legal minimums under 14 CFR 61.103 and 61.109, not a prediction of how long your training will take. Doug can walk you through the full requirements.
- At least 40 hours of flight time
- 20 hours with an instructor
- 10 hours of solo flight
- Includes cross-country, night and instrument training, plus test preparation
Ready to talk?
If you have the passion, the work ethic and the financial means, Doug would like to hear from you.