Blue Ridge Aeronautics Fight School
300 County Airport Road in Vacaville
451-4400

Picture above is a Cessna 172

How do I get started?
First of all flying takes a commitment to yourself. You may already have experienced the exhilaration of your first flight, and now you want to do it yourself. to get started we recommend our $69.00 introductory lesson

What does it take to get a "Pilot Rating"?
Flight training is divided into several phases

start to solo
solo proficiency
examination preparation
written examination
check ride consisting of practical and oral portions

Can I do any studying on my own?
YES! Our instructors recommend several books to begin with. It is best to do a combination of instruction and home study utilizing Cessna Pilot Center Multimedia Training System and the FAA  F.A.R.'s. these will cover the basic aerodynamic theory, basic meteorology, federal Aviation Regulations (F.A,R's) flight maneuvers and principles, which are required to safely conduct flight in the national airspace system.

What about Ground School?
We offer a continuous ground school with rotating sessions, making it possible to begin at anytime during the course. The ground school is structured to prepare for the written test and the oral portion of the flight examination.

How much will it cost?
Experience has shown the most effective learning is achieve with a 1.5 hour instructional session, consisting of at least 1 to 2 flights per week. for a private pilot rating, a minimum of 40 hours are required, 30 dual and 10 solo. However the average is usually about 60 hours 40 dual and 20 solo. so, including flight instruction, ground instruction, books, materials, and exams it will probably cost from 5 to 6,000.

 
Other Training
Biennial Flight Reviews, Aircraft Checkout, High Performance Checkouts, and Refresher Ground/Flight Training. If you have a special request, just call and discuss it with an instructor.

Discovery Flight
Take a ride for a touch of excitement. Enjoy all that flight has to offer. Approximately 20 minutes of flight time and a scenic view of our valley and local area. Ride for one time $49. Each additional person $5.00

Introductory Lesson
Take an introductory flight lesson in a Cessna 172. You'll fly with one of our certified flight instructors for just $69. It consist of 1.5 hours with an instructor discussing basic aerodynamics and other important factors. the lesson includes a 20-30 minute flight in which the student enjoys the "hands on" thrill of flight. At the end of the lesson he or she received a pilot's log book to record the flight time.

Instruction Rates
Ground Instruction      25.00
Flight Instruction         30.00
Advanced Instruction  30.00
Multi-Engine               30.00

Aircraft Rental
There are several rental plans available to you, including Block rates.
Standard Block
Simulator   25 N/A
Cessna 172 65 58.50
1999 Cessna 172 90 N/A
Cherokee Arrow 80 72
Grumman Cougar 135 125
Citbria 65 58.50
Piper Comanche (dual only) 95 N/A
Cessna 310 (dual only) 180 N/A
Maule 90 N/A
Prices subject to change

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