If you wish to fly for fun or are taking the first step toward a career as a pilot, there is much for you to learn both on the ground and in the air, but it is not too difficult! If you can ride a bicycle or drive a car, you can probably fly an airplane. 

 Learn more about Private Pilot Requirements, Privileges and Limitations here.

Steps to Success

It’s fun to learn to fly and earn a pilot's license. Many people might consider learning to fly beyond their capability or budget, but it is not as difficult, time consuming, or expensive as generally believed. Gleim Aviation goes beyond preparing you to pass the required tests. Coordinated training makes you a safer, more competent pilot, in less time while reducing frustration.

Step 1: Obtain a Medical Certificate

Individuals desiring a private pilot certificate must obtain at least a third-class medical certificate. The FAA medical examination is a routine exam administered by FAA designated doctors called aviation medical examiners (AMEs), who will issue your medical certificate after the exam.

Even if you have a physical handicap, medical certificates can be issued in many cases. Operating limitations may be imposed depending upon the nature of the disability.

The Gleim Aviation training courses will teach you about the different types of medical certification and how to obtain your medical certificate.

Step 2: Obtain a Student Pilot Certificate

• Must be at least 16 years of age

• Read, speak, and understand English

• Application sent to FAA and TSA

Getting a student pilot certificate is one of the first steps toward becoming a private pilot. This certificate must be obtained before you are allowed to fly solo. To apply, you will meet in person with a Flight Instructor, FAA inspector at a local Flight Standards District Office, designated pilot examiner, or airman certificate representative from an approved Part 141 flight school. An application will be processed and sent to the FAA and TSA for review. Upon approval, your student pilot certificate will be mailed.

Step 3: Prepare for and pass the FAA Knowledge Test

The Top 3 Reasons Pilots Choose KING:

 

1. King Schools provides a method that will ensure your success as it has for pilots over the past 40 years by delivering over 1 million courses. In fact, KING courses have helped 1 out of 2 pilots flying today. Check out the "Customer Reviews" tab to see what some of those pilots have to say.

2. If you are not 100% satisfied with your course, you can return it within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price.

3. If you take, but don't pass your FAA test within one year of purchasing the course, you get your money back. (This is very rare!)

 

Step 4: Choose a Flight School

King Schools with Cayman Flying Club Course Highlights

 

• 5 classroom sessions over 8 weeks. One intro class and 4 review classes.

• Each course is owned by the student for their lifetime providing lifetime usage.

• Each course is our live course and updated for the lifetime of the student.

• The student has free lifetime tech support available Mon-Friday 8-5 PDT.

• The courses are recently reshot and rebuilt in HD for clarity and use on the newest devices.

• The courses can be partially downloaded to iPads or iPhone using the King Companion App.

• Some courses upon completion and successful practice tests will provide endorsement to sit for the appropriate FAA Written.

• Instructors will be provided courses at no charge for complimentary review.

• Courses can be presented in classroom situations if all students have a registered copy as per our licensing guidelines.

• King will send out a HTML weekly update showing student progress to emails provided by you (see attachment, scroll to the right using arrow keys on keyboard).  There is a cost for the HTML report.

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