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About
Part 61 flight training provider. Training towards private pilot certificate, instrument rating, commercial and instructor certificates. Flights Reviews and IPCs, aircraft checkouts for insurance, Pinch hitter course.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
First Step Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, First Step Aviation operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, First Step Aviation does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
First Step Aviation trains in the Piper PA-28-180D (Cherokee). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for First Step Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, First Step Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.