Air Center 1

Air Center 1 offers a package for $7,350 that will get you to your private pilot’s license.  This is only a value if you fly at least twice a week. Flying this often allows you to remember what you learned in the prior lesson. This package includes everything that you will need to get your license including a headset, all the books, instructor, aircraft and fuel.  The only things that the package does not include are the cost of a medical certificate, the written test and check ride.  (You can expect to pay $540.00+/- for these items.)
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The length of your training depends entirely on how much time you have to dedicate to the effort.  If you fly twice per week, you should be complete inside of six months.  That is an appropriate length because you experience all seasons and the associated weather.  We have had several students that have completed their training in as little as three months. But, we also have students who enjoy the training and are comfortable taking up to a year or more to get licensed. Ask about our accelerated training programs for various ratings.
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There actually is no age limit for students.  We have students that are as young as 11.  However, you must be 16 years old to solo and 17 years old to be awarded your pilot’s license.

Actually, nothing.  You will fly an airplane on your first lesson.  We recommend that you get your medical certificate as soon as you can after you start flying to be sure that there is nothing that would disqualify you.

Yes.  However, we generally use the Cessna 152 airplanes for training because they are the most economical. They are a two seat airplane. We also use Cessna 172 airplanes for training, which are a little more expensive. If you don’t mind spending a little more, your friend (up to two depending on the weight) can fly with you and they will have quite an experience.

Air Center 1 is an accredited FAA Part 141 school. That means that we can train veterans under the GI Bill and have the VA pay for part, if not all, of the secondary training. That is, the student is responsible for the cost of their private pilot’s license. The VA will then pay for all training beyond the private license, including instrument, commercial, certified flight instructor and airline transport pilot certificates, all of which we offer.
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Air Center 1 does not offer financing directly, but we do work with two companies that will finance your flying. Pilot Finance will finance your entire pilot training through your CFII. We have the applications in our office. We also work with Kentucky Telco, a Credit Union that may  offer “signature loans” for up to $5,000.
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Yes we do. You may take one of our airplanes anytime you like, even overnight.  (Daily minimums apply.)  Just be sure to make the reservation as far in advance as you can.
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