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Aviation Pacific - Private Pilot

FAA (ICAO) Private Pilot + Night Priviliges / 40 & 50 hr Training Programs

Total Cost of Training: Effective May 2009

Aircraft 40 hr package 50 hr package
2 seater 152 or PA-38 $7700 $8600
4 seater 172 or PA-28 $8900 $10100

Training towards the FAA (NAC) Private Pilot License with Night Priviliges (PPL) Estimated completion time 7-8 weeks to allow for TSA processing fingerprint checkride and weather.

The PPL training will be conducted on the Cessna C152 Piper PA- 38 Cessna 172 or Piper PA-28 aircraft depending on the course selected.

Single Engine Experience (PPL)

Both the 40 and 50 hour programs will include the following:

  1. Minimum of 20 hours of flight instruction, which includes:
    • 3 hours of cross country
    • 3 hours of instrument flight
    • 3 hours of night flight
  2. Minimum of 10 hours solo flight, which includes:
    • 5 hours solo cross country
    • Three takeoffs and landings at an airport with an operating control tower
  3. The balance of 20 hours may be with a flight instructor or solo.

Note: Although 40 hours is the legal minimum set by the Federal Aviation Administration most pilots will require more flight time to be prepared for the practical test, This is why we offer both 40 and 50 hour program.

Course Components Included

PPL Ground School Complete Course approximatly 60 hours
Flight Computer (E6B)
FAR/AIM 2009 Ed
Pilot Handbook
Navigational Plotter
Private Pilot Knowledge Test prep CD-Rom
Private Pilot Syllabus
Private Pilot Training Record
Aviation Weather & Weather Services Book
Airport Facilities Directory (one)
Pilot Logbook
Online Scheduling and Course Syllabus
Flight Bag (size 7in x 9in)
Daily Ground Transportation from Hotel
2 x Aviation Pacific Polo Shirts - additional Polo shirts may be purchased for $20 each

Aviation Pacific Inc reserves the right to amend this course material list and componants without notice.

Additional Training Costs and Fee’s

Checkride fee’s    $350-500 each (paid directly to the examiner)
TSA Fee’s X 3    $130 (needed for Private, Instrument and Commercial – paid Online to the TSA)
Fingerprinting (TSA)    $50 (paid directly to Fingerprinting company)
Flight Medical    $110 (paid directly to Medical examiner)
Aircraft Deductable Insurance    $300 (per year paid to Aviation Pacific Inc)
Flight equipment    $100 Charts, Fuel strainer, IFR Approach plates, Checklists, (purchased locally)
Additional Flight Hours    At prevailing rates (we suggest that a 5% of course fee be budgeted for additional hours)
Accomodation costs    See below

Students requiring additional flying or ground training hours or preparation in order to safely pass the FAA Check rides, Ground Examinations or require for some other reason further training to complete the course will be charged for these hours or training at the rate prevailing at that time.

Accommodation Options

Hotelfrom $23.50 per night ($700 / month shared accomodation includes breakfast & school bus transportation)
Home stayfrom $20 per night ($650 / month including meals requires own transportation to school)

Note: There are a number of different options for accommodation available depending on budget and preference. The accommodation we can arrange is on a shared basis Guest House Hotel or Family Home-stay with a maximum 2 persons per room. Hotel accommodation Includes Cooked Breakfast 7 days a week & Light evening meal (except holidays), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Hotel Rooms also offer Fridge and Microwave). The home-stay option Includes meals. We can take care of the booking of the room at the Aviation Pacific discounted rate for you however hotel bills must be settled directly between the hotel and the student.

For students on a loan program Aviation Pacific Inc can, to assist you by invoicing the student for the accommodation portion which will then be paid on behalf of the student directly to their hotel or home stay provider. For students wishing to do this the accommodation must be paid in advance of their arrival date as we are not able to refund tuition fees to be used for accommodation purposes.

Payment Process and Financial Commitment

Pilot Training, like most proffessional qualifications, requires a committed student as well as a large financial commitment. While we have tried to ensure that you are aware of the real financial costs involved we suggest that you budget for an additional 5% of the total course fees to cover any unexpected additional training that you may require.

The competitive pricing offered in our inclusive packages is dependent on prompt and full installment payments on or before the due dates. All payments are to be by Bank Transfer to our nominated account except the first Enrollment, Administration & I20 fee of $250 which may be paid via credit card using our online enrollment form which will speed up the processing of the I20. The I20 will not be processed until we confirm receipt of the enrollment fee. All course inclusive items paid by the student will be refunded at the posted rates by way of a deduction of the last tuition fee.

Payment Schedule:

The inclusive course price is based on a discounted rate provided that payment terms are met as per the following schedule. Students who do not pay according to their agreed shedules will revert to a per hour billing rate at the prevailing school hourly rates.

  Packaged School Fees
$250 Enrollment, administration and I20 fee paid either online via our Website or by Bank Transfer
$balance Received seven days prior to arrival in the USA

The price quotes for a packaged course will remain fixed for a period of 2 months from the enrollment date. Should there be an esculation in school fees after this 2 month period then the student may be additionally billed for this on a pro rata basis..

For the purpose of this document courses are said to have commenced once a student has arrived at the school or at school booked accommodation. All prices listed are in USD (United States Dollars).

Aviation Pacific Inc Bank Details for student deposit and wire transfers

Bank of America
755 West Channel Islands Blvd
Port Hueneme, California 93041

ABA Routing Number: 121000358
Account Number: Call for #
Account Name: Aviation Pacific Inc
Swift Code: BOFAUS3N

Please ensure that you obtain proof of deposit from the Bank as well as a reference number for the deposit so that we can match the deposit to you.
If need be please call Aviation Pacific Inc for information on how to transfer funds.

Refund Policy – Inclusive Courses

  1. Students who cancel their enrollment after their I20 has been issued but prior to the seven day period before the commencement of their course or their arrival in the USA (whichever is soonest) will forfeit the Enrollment, Administration & I20 fee of $250 only.
  2. Students who cancel within the seven day period prior to their scheduled arrival but prior to the commencement of flight training, (ground or flight) will be charged a $2000 cancellation fee as well as forfeiting the $250 Enrollment, Administration & I20 fee.
  3. 3. Cancellation after the commencement of their course will result in forfeiting the $250 Enrollment, Administration & I20 Fee, the $2000 cancellation fee as well as the relevant ground school fee. Furthermore throughout the course program once a portion of ground training class has commenced (Private, Instrument or Commercial) that particular ground school fees are none refundable.
  4. Initiation of the payment of a refund terms,
    1. Refunds will be initiated within 21 days of receipt of a written request by the student stating the reason for their required termination.
    2. A mutually agreed upon refund in USD (United States Dollar) value statement must signed by the Student and Aviation Pacific Inc acknowledging final refund amount prior to funds being released for transfer.
    3. Refunds will be made by Bank / Telegraphic transfer to the student’s nominated account.
    4. Refunds will be made in USD (United States Dollar).
    5. All bank charges associated such a refund will be for the students account and will be deducted from the balance due to the student prior to the transfer being effected.

For the purpose of this document courses are said to have commenced once a student has arrived at the school or at school arranged accommodation. All prices listed are in USD (United States Dollars)

To Enroll On This Course Please Press Apply and we will contact you with an exact date of course commencement closest to your requested start date.

To ask a question, fill out our Enquiry form and someone will respond to your questions at our earliest opportunity.


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