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Getting Started
First thing to do is join the flying club. Next select an instructor, and set up a schedule with your instructor on when you and your instructor can fly.

To get your private pilot license you need:
1. flying instruction
2. solo flying time
3. pass an FAA written test
4. medical exam
5. ground school
6. pass a FAA Flying test - an FAA examiner will fly with you and issue you your license if you pass, you can keep trying until you pass, most people pass on the first try.

Flight Time and Costs
Flight Time:
Approximately 60/70 hours (30 to 40 hours with instructor & 20 to 30 hours solo)

Aircraft Hourly Rates:
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Instructor Hourly Rates:
$15.00/hr.

Total Flight Time Costs
$2900.00 (approximate average cost)

Ground School & FAA Written Test
Ground school costs range from using study guides for less than $20.00 to formal ground school costing $225.00. The method used depends on the individual. All material is basic and requires no special skills. When ground school/study is completed you must pass and FAA written exam. Exam fees are around $60.00 depending where you take the test. The test is taken on a computer, which provides instant grading. Primary reason for private pilot ground school is to pass the FAA Private Pilot written exam. The written exam should to be completed by the time you are about 1/3 of the way through your flying training. Much of the information needed for the cross country flying phase is covered in preparation for the written test.

Medical Exam
You must obtain a medical exam (basic physical) from an FAA certified doctor which usually cost around $85.00. The vast majority of people have no problem with the exam.

Miscellaneous Expenses
Equipment, supplies, charts, etc.
$25.00 to $150.00 (depending on individual desires)

FAA Examiner Fee
Approximately $300.00 (paid when taking private pilot flying exam)

Monthly Club Dues
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Total Cost
Based on above you can plan on spending approximately $4,500.00, possibly less, to get your private pilots license. The good thing about doing it at the Fort Meade Flying Club is you can pay as you go. There is no real large upfront expense. You should plan on flying at least once a week. You can take your first few lessons without a large expense, other than the cost of the plane, instructor, and joining the club.

Aircraft Scheduling
Aircraft Scheduling will soon be done by our Web-Based Scheduling System! Until this system is completely in place, all aircraft scheduling will be done using the schedule that is posted in the clubhouse!

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Club News
Reminder!!! -
The safety meeting will be on 3/12/02 at 7-9pm. Details should be available shortly.

Reminder!!! -
Your special CWF flying rate for the 152's will end soon! You only have until March 15th to take advantage of the flying rates.

Ground Schools!!! -
Please tell your friends about the Private Pilot and Instrument ground schools. The private starts on the 4th. Seating is limited. Charlie has kits to purchase today!

Website News!!! -
The Fort Meade Flying Club would like to announce the launching of its new Web Site and Web-Based Scheduling Systems! These will soon be available to all FMFC members at www.FortMeadeFlyingClub.org!!!

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