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

The Sanders Flight Training Center Private Pilot Airplane Course will be your first step in making that dream a reality. As an FAA Approved Part 141 Pilot School our course of instruction is certified by the FAA ensuring that your experience will be structured, efficient, accountable, and fun! Student Pilots immersed in this type of training will be able to earn their Private Pilot License in as little as 8 weeks.
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

Main Office - Jasper AL

Walker County Airport - Bevill Field (KJFX)

20 Ellis Haynes Drive
Jasper, AL 35503

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville International Airport (KHSV)

2002 Houston Goodson Way
Huntsville, AL 35824

Tuscaloosa, AL

Tuscaloosa National Airport (KTCL)

7504 Robert Cardinal Airport Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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.

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