This program provides students with an FAA Private Pilot Certificate.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 21,375 (Track A)
This track includes students under 180 lbs, under 6'2", under 39" sitting height.
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Resident Tuition: $ 2,465
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Technology Fees: $ 238
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General Student Fees: $ 287
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Online Course Fee: $ 140
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Books / Course Materials: $ 1,000 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
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Program Specific Fees: $ 16,946 (Application Fee, Course Fees, and Exams/Licensure)
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Other Cost / Expenses: $ 300.00 (Computer or Ipad + internet)
Estimated Cost: $ 23,820 (Track B)
This track includes students at or above 180 lbs, over 6'2", over 39" sitting height.
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Resident Tuition: $ 2,465
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Technology Fees: $ 286
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General Student Fees: $ 257
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Online Course Fee: $ 140
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Books / Course Materials: $ 1,000 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
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Program Specific Fees: $ 19,391 (Application Fee, Course Fees, and Exams/Licensure)
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Other Cost / Expenses: $ 300.00 (Computer or Ipad + internet)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Conduct safe and legal flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations
PLO 2 - Use a variety of avionics and navigation aids for Visual (VFR) flight operations
PLO 3 - Apply the Aeronautical Decision Making model (ADM) with particular attention to the human element and its integration with technology, addressing FAA guidelines on hazardous attitudes
PLO 4 - Identify, assess, and respond to hazards to flight operations including weather, mechanical, medical, physiological, and psychological issues, in order to make sound go/no-go and in-flight decisions in normal and emergency circumstances
PLO 5 - Explain the functions and interactions of aerodynamics, aircraft systems, navigation, communications, regulations, and meteorology
PLO 6 - Explore and critically appraise various aviation careers and businesses
Admission Information
This is a limited-enrollment program. Please visit the Aviation Academy website for more information and to apply. There is a $75.00 application fee.
To align training with weather, the Aviation Professional Pilot program only accepts new students summer term. On a limited basis, some students may begin flying spring term, but no other courses will be offered until summer. Students with previous training should contact the academy, as other options may be available.
Program Requirements
All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass).
Program Core Courses
| AP 110A | Flight Lab - Pre-Solo | 1 |
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| AP 110B | Flight Lab - Pre-Solo | 1 |
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| AP 112 | Private Pilot Ground School | 5 |
| AP 113 | Airman Certification Standards and Maneuvers | 1 |
| AP 115 | Introduction to Aviation and Careers | 1 |
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| AP 120A | Flight Lab - Private Pilot Certificate | 1 |
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| AP 120B | Flight Lab - Private Pilot Certificate | 1 |
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| AP 121 | Simulator Lab - Private | 1 |
| AP 125 | Aircraft Systems & Structures 1 | 2 |
| AP 126 | Aviation Weather Services | 2 |
| AP 127 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
Footnotes
Track A (AP 110A/120A) courses designed for students at or above 180 lbs, over 6'2", over 39" sitting height.
Track B (AP 110B/120B) courses designed for students under 180 lbs, under 6'2", under 39" sitting height.
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
- This program represents the minimum core elements for a Private Pilot Certificate.
- This program is fully contained in the Aviation Professional Pilot, AAS. Students in the degree program will complete these certificate requirements in their first two terms.
Certifications
Private Pilot Certificate (Single-Engine Land)
(AP 110A or AP 110B) and (AP 120A or AP 120B) and AP 112 are required to take the FAA practical test, but full course completion is recommended. FAA Practical Test is administered by the FAA or an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE).