Have you decided that 2015 will be the year YOU will learn to fly? Then this is your chance to take advantage of our Private Pilot 3-Lesson Starter Package. The package includes three 2-hour flight lessons that are designed to take you beyond the introductory flight to beginning to master the skills needed to become a pilot.

The Private Pilot Starter Package Includes:

  • Three 2-Hour Flight Lessons, including instructor and aircraft
  • 45 minute flight time in each lesson
  • 1:15 minute ground training, including pre-flight and post-flight briefings.
  • Pilot Logbook

Terms and Requirements:

Each lesson will include hands-on flight training experience that you can log towards your Private Pilot License.  The package should be completed within a 4-week period.  Must fill out and submit a membership application.  $50.00 monthly membership required for the duration of training.  Non-US citizens must complete TSA clearance prior to their second lesson. 

Here is a break down of each lesson:

Lesson 1:                                   Introductory Flight

  • Certificates and Documents
  • Use of Checklists
  • Preflight Inspection
  • Location of First Aid Kit
  • Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
  • Engine Starting
  • Taxiing
  • Before-Takeoff Check
  • Collision Avoidance Procedures
  • Normal Takeoff and Climb
  • Use of Trim Control
  • Straight-and-Level Flight
  • Climbs, Descents, and Leveloffs
  • Medium-Banked Turns in Both Directions
  • Normal Approach and Landing
  • After-Landing Procedures, Parking, and Securing

Lesson 2: Ground Operations and Basic Maneuvers I

  • Airworthiness Requirements
  • Airplane Servicing
  • Minimum Equipment for VFR
  • Positive Airplane Control
  • Radio Communications
  • Turns to Headings
  • Airspeed and Configuration Changes
  • Certificates and Documents
  • Use of Checklists
  • Preflight Inspection
  • Location of First Aid Kit
  • Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
  • Engine Starting
  • Taxiing
  • Before Takeoff Check
  • Collision Avoidance Procedures
  • Normal Takeoff and Climb
  • Use of Trim Control
  • Straight-and-Level Flight
  • Climbs, Descents, and Leveloffs
  • Medium-Banked Turns in Both Directions
  • Normal Approach and Landing
  • After Landing Procedures, Parking, and Securing

Lesson 3: Ground Operations and Basic Maneuvers II

  • Operation of Systems
  • Airworthiness Requirements
  • Airplane Servicing
  • Minimum Equipment for VFR
  • Positive Airplane Control
  • Radio Communications
  • Use of Checklists
  • Preflight Inspection
  • Certificates and Documents
  • Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
  • Engine Starting
  • Taxiing
  • Before Takeoff Check
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Normal Takeoff and Climb
  • Straight-and-Level Flight
  • Use of Trim Control
  • Climbs, Descents, and Level Offs
  • Medium Banked Turns in Both Directions
  • Airspeed and Configuration Changes
  • Normal Approach and Landing
  • After Landing Procedures, Parking, and Securing

After completing these three lessons you will be well on your way to earning your Private Pilot's License.  If you decide to continue you will receive a credit towards the completion of the Private Pilot Course offered through Fly Bay Area.

If you have any questions about this program please contact us via email at info@flybayarea.com or call (650) 631-2927.

Happy Flying!