Private Pilot Training in Orlando, FL
Earn your Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) with Clear To Land Aviation and learn to fly in the year-round flying weather of Central Florida. Our flight training programs are designed for beginners with zero experience as well as aviation enthusiasts ready to turn their dream of flying into reality.
Located at Orlando North Airpark (FA83) in Zellwood, Florida, Clear To Land Aviation provides professional flight training with experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructors, well-maintained aircraft, and flexible training schedules. Our mission is to help motivated students become safe and competent pilots.
What Is a Private Pilot Certificate?
A Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) is the most common pilot certification and the first major milestone in aviation training. It allows you to legally fly an airplane for personal travel and recreation.
• Fly anywhere in the United States
• Carry passengers such as friends and family
• Rent aircraft from flight schools across the country
• Travel faster and more efficiently than driving
• Continue training toward advanced ratings such as Instrument and Commercial
Why Train With Clear To Land Aviation?
• Experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructors focused on safety and real-world flying skills
• Flexible scheduling for working professionals and students
• Central Florida location with excellent year-round flying weather
• A supportive environment designed to help students succeed
Flexible Pay As You Go Training
Many students choose to train part-time while balancing work, school, or family commitments. This flexible training option allows you to schedule lessons around your availability.
• Train 2–4 times per week
• Typical completion timeline of 90-120 days
• Aircraft rental is $175 per hour (fuel included)
• Flight instruction is $75 per hour
• Typical total investment ranges from $11,000 to $15,000
How Long Does It Take to Become a Pilot?
• Part-time training: typically 90-120 days
• FAA minimum flight time requirement: 40 hours
• National average completion time: approximately 65-85 hours
FAA Minimum Requirements for a Private Pilot License
• Be at least 17 years old
• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
• Obtain an FAA medical certificate
• Pass the FAA Private Pilot written knowledge test
• Pass the FAA practical flight test (checkride) with an FAA examiner
Start Your Pilot Journey Today
The best way to begin your journey toward becoming a pilot is with a Discovery Flight. During your discovery flight, you will fly with a Certified Flight Instructor and experience what it is like to control a real airplane.
Flight School Ground Course:
All flight school students are encouraged to use the Gold Seal online ground school course. These courses are very well put together and come with several practice tests and an endorsement for the written tests. By doing it this way, we can concentrate on the flying portion of our time together, but we still need to do some ground instruction to make sure you are on pace with the flying. We will be using the Gold Seal course syllabus for training.
Click HERE to enroll in ground school.
FAA Minimum Requirements:
40hrs of flight time
20hrs of flight training
10hrs of solo flight time in a single-engine airplane
5hrs of solo cross-country
Solo cross-country flight of 150nm total distance with full stop landings at 3 points and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight line distance of more than 50nm between takeoff and landing locations
3 takeoffs and 3 full-stop landings solo at a towered airport
3hrs of cross-country flight training in a SEA
3hrs of night flight training in a SEA
Over 100nm night cross-country flight training
10 takeoffs and 10 full-stop landings at an airport at night
3hrs of flight training in a SEA solely by reference to instruments
3hrs of flight training in a SEA within the preceding 2 calendar months