Private Pilot Course
Start your aviation journey with Sanders Flight Training Center. Earn your Private Pilot Certificate with structured, accelerated training. No delays, career-ready results. Apply today. Hey
Part 141 Certified Course
Your First Step Toward An Aviation Career
Flight School Overview
Structured, Career-Ready Training
- Up to 48 hours of ground instruction covering all required topics
- Up to 40 hours of total flight time in a Cessna 172
- 30 hours total dual instruction
- 7.5 hours of solo flight
- 4.8 hours of cross country flight training
- 3 hours of night flight training 3 hours of instrument flight training
- Up to 3.5 additional training hours for student proficiency or check ride aircraft usage.
- Unlimited use of our Red Bird TD2 BATD Flight Training Device
- Cessna Flight Training System Course with lifetime updates
- FAA Knowledge Test Preparation
- Pilot Logbook
- Course rollover credit for any unused aircraft hours
- End-of-course career consultation with a Military or Major Airline Pilot
- 17 years of age for graduation. Training can begin at 16.
- Meet FAA Medical Requirements
- US Citizen with proof of citizenship

Course Pricing
Your Aviation Journey Starts Here
Cost estimate based on the average completion timeline of full-time students. Training, in addition to our included items, will be billed at our standard rate/hr. The displayed cost is training cost only.
Additional costs such as Checkride Fees will be depicted on your final estimate
Private Pilot Course
$
12,299
/TOTAL
- 48 hours of ground school
- 40 Hours of flight time
- Cessna Flight Training System
- FAA Knowledge Test Preparation
- Pilot Logbook

Main Office - Jasper AL
Walker County Airport - Bevill Field (KJFX)
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville International Airport (KHSV)
Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa National Airport (KTCL)
Our Locations
Expanding Our Reach and Impact
With growing demand for professional pilot training, Sanders Flight Training Center has expanded beyond its headquarters in Jasper. Today, the flight school operates three training locations in Alabama.