Our Planes are based at:
Springfield Downtown Airport
2546 E. Division St.
Springfield, MO 65803
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Our office is located at:
5433 E. US Highway 60
Springfield, MO 65742
Phone: 417-864-7229
email:
ken@etrucks.com
Open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other Times by Appointment.
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How much does it cost?
Obtaining your Private Pilot license costs $4000 to $6000. This cost includes flight and ground training in a Cessna 150 and ground school materials. The cost will vary between individuals, depending on how many hours it takes to complete training. The minimum required amount of training to complete the course is 40 hours. The national average is around 60 hours.
What materials will I need to purchase?
You will need to purchase a Private Pilot kit (which contains all of the necessary ground school materials) and a headset. A good headset will cost between $100 and $300.
How long does is take to complete the training?
Training is normally completed in around 3 to 9 months, depending on how often the student schedules flight lessons.
How do I schedule a flight lesson?
Call Pro Flight Air and ask to schedule an Introductory / Discovery Flight. Your instructor will allow you to get hands-on experience in flying the airplane and answer your questions about starting flight training. After your Introductory Flight, you will be given a username/password to log onto our online schedule. You can log on anytime and schedule your instructor and the plane you want for the time slot your want.
When do I schedule flight lessons?
We will conduct flight training to fit your schedule. Flight training is offered 7 days a week. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however, you may schedule lessons anytime online by clicking this online schedule. You should schedule a lesson at least 2 or 3 days in advance to assure availability of the airplane and the instructor.
How often should I take a flight lesson?
Ideally, flight lessons should be scheduled 2-3 times per week. How often you fly depends on how much time you have available. The more often you fly, the less overall flight time it will take to complete the training. Students who fly often develop confidence in their abilities much more quickly, and require less review time during flight lessons.
How do I choose an instructor?
You will schedule with an instructor when you start your flight training. It is important that the instructor and student have a good working relationship. If you feel this is not the case, then you may choose to train with another instructor.
Do I always fly with the same instructor?
Generally it is a good idea to train with the same instructor in order for the training to have continuity. You will fly with other instructors occasionally for progress checks.
What airplane will I use for training?
The Cessna 150 is a 2-place airplane and is the most economical. We also offer a larger Cessna 172 or a Piper Warrior which are both 4-place airplanes.
What will I be doing during my flight training?
You will learn to be a safe and competent pilot. Flight training consists of the following items:
- Learn to fly the airplane solo.
- Learn to fly solo cross-country.
- Complete the ground school lessons.
- Take your computerized knowledge test.
- Take your oral knowlege and flight test with FAA designee.
- Recieve your certificate.
What tests will I have to take?
You must take a knowledge test after completing ground school. These tests are done on a computer and normally cost $100. After completing all of your ground and flight training, you will take an oral knowledge and flight test with an FAA pilot examiner. The fee for this test is normally $300.
When will I solo?
Students normally solo after 8 to 15 hours of flight training. This varies between students. You and your instructor will both know when you are ready to fly the airplane by yourself.
What are the instructors' qualifications?
All of our instructors are commercial pilots with instrument ratings and are certified to instruct by the FAA.
How do I pay for flight lessons?
There are 3 ways to pay:
1. Pay as you go (at the end of each lesson). We accept cash, checks, Visa, and MasterCard.
2. You may put up to $1000 at a time on your account to pay for lessons.
3. You may obtain financing through Pilot Finance Inc. (http://www.pilotfinance.com/). Ask our Flight School Coordinator for an application, or call Pilot Finance Inc. at 800-667-0201.
Do you offer ground school classes?
Yes. We offer two types of ground school instruction. In addition to the ground school lessons that are conducted one-on-one with your instructor, we offer Saturday morning classes that have a specific and different topic or lesson plan each week. These classes are limited to no more than 12 students and usually last 3-4 hours. Lunch is catered in and is included in the $49 price. Its a great way to learn in a group setting and meet other pilots and student pilots in the area. Class starts every Saturday at 9:00 AM (thats local time, Jim!). See you there.
Do you offer Introductory / Discovery Flights?
Yes. You will be able to take the controls of the airplane under the supervision of one of our instructors. The purpose of the Introductory Flight is to find out what flying an airplane is like before you decide to make a commitment to flight training. Introductory flights are $59.00 in one of our 2-place airplanes or $69.00 in one of our 4-place aircraft.
Will I be able to rent airplanes after getting my Private Pilot license?
Yes. You certainly will be able to rent the airplane you did your training in. Renting one of our 4-place airplanes or any airplane in which you have not had training will require a short checkout (usually one hour) with an instructor.
