Whether you want to fly for fun, travel with family and friends, or take the first step toward a professional pilot career, it all starts here — earning your Private Pilot Certificate.
At Beyond Aviation, our FAA-approved flight training program combines Cirrus-level quality with personalized instruction and a modern fleet. You’ll learn from passionate, experienced instructors, build real-world skills, and train at your own pace in safe, meticulously maintained aircraft.
*Three (3) hours of flight training must be conducted within the 2 calendar months preceding the test.
It is particularly rare students are fully-prepared to meet the FAA checkride requirements with only 40 hours of flight time.
The national average hours logged for students passing a Private Pilot checkride is closer to 70 hours of flight time.
We encourage our students to plan and budget for at least one and a half to twice the minimum required hours. Flying is a depreciable skill, so delays typical in aviation often mean repeating lessons or flying additional hours to maintain proficiency before a test. Moreover, the saying “if you have time to spare, go by air” applies most particularly to earning ratings at the Private Level.
Most Beyond Aviation students finish training in about 6–8 months, depending on lesson frequency. Scheduling 2–3 lessons per week provides a steady pace for consistent progress.
Yes! Once you’re properly rated, you can rent Beyond Aviation aircraft after a brief checkout flight and ground review with an instructor.
No. You may rent aircraft from Beyond Aviation as long as you hold a valid medical certificate, carry renter’s insurance, and maintain a current Private Pilot Certificate.
Students may begin training at any age, solo at 16, and take the practical exam at 17.
Private pilots must complete a flight review every 24 months with an authorized instructor or earn an additional rating to remain current.
Private pilots may not fly for hire but can share operating costs with passengers. You must operate within FAA weather and airspace regulations.
Many graduates continue on to earn their Instrument Rating or Commercial Pilot Certificate — key steps toward a professional aviation career.
