| Many people learn to fly for the opportunities that | | | | realistic figure like the average time it takes for the |
| awaits them when they get their pilots licence. Learning | | | | average student to complete the necessary |
| to fly can be fun, educating, life fulfilling and to some a | | | | requirements. Watch out for those schools that do not |
| progressive step on an employment ladder. Finding the | | | | include books and supplies, flight testing and FAA |
| right flight training school can be an arduous task with | | | | written examination fees. |
| their own sets of rules and regulations. Each school | | | | It is also important to know that most schools require |
| needs their students to meet certain criteria and the | | | | at least part payment or in some cases full payment |
| cost of learning to fly can be differential depending | | | | before your training begins. Financing your training |
| what school you attend. | | | | program will probably be the most challenging aspect |
| Gaining your license can prove to be expensive so it is | | | | you need to overcome. Some schools offer financing |
| important to research your training schools and | | | | but AOPA members can be offered the Flights Fund |
| compare what you are getting at the end of the | | | | Loan Program. All in all, it is essential you get the right |
| day.Some schools may base their prices on the FAA | | | | advice. Please do not underestimate the fact that |
| minimum time requirements, such as 40 hours for a | | | | some schools charge outrageous fees so know what |
| private certificate. Others base their figure on a more | | | | you are getting for the money you pay. |