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Learn to Fly
Learning to fly and obtaining your
pilots license can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever
do. Becoming a pilot often becomes more than a recreational
endeavor. It opens up a whole new world of possibilities for
business and personal travel, and in some cases, will even lead to a
career in aviation.
Iowa is an excellent place to learn
to fly. It's strong system of public and private airports,
relatively uncongested skies, and a mix of weather conditions allow
pilots
who learn to fly in Iowa to learn the different skills that
will allow them to fly in many kinds of environments found in other
parts of the country. There are
several web sites and resources available on-line to help you get
started. There are also many airports and college programs in the
state that can help you
reach the goal of becoming a pilot.
To begin the process of becoming a
pilot, check out one of the several links to web sites that give you
the basics of becoming a pilot. Then, visit your local airport or
the nearest flight training operation. If you have any questions
that you cannot find an answer to, contact us at the Office of
Aviation at 515-239-1689. We have a flight instructor on staff that
will gladly help point you in the right direction.
Where do I get flight training in Iowa?
List of Flight Schools
in Iowa
College Pilot
Training Programs in Iowa Learn more
about getting your pilots license at these web sites
AOPA's
Learn to Fly
Be-A-Pilot
EAA Sport Pilot
iPilot
Student Pilot
Student Pilot Network
FAQ's (Fequently asked questions)
People in all walks of life have dreams. Is your dream to fly? Some
of the most frequently asked questions about learning to fly are
listed below. While they will not answer all your questions, they
will send you in the right direction - up.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does it cost
to become a pilot?
A. A pilot certificate ordinarily costs from $3,000 to $6,000.
Payments can usually be spread out over several months.
Q. Do you need your own plane?
A. You do not have to own your own plane to fly. You can rent an
airplane. (Check with your local airport for more information on
rentals.)
Q. How long does it take
to become a pilot?
A. Learning to fly is not difficult, but it does require a minimum
of 40 hours of training to earn a private pilot certificate. The
more frequently you fly, the quicker you will earn your wings.
Q. What is ground school?
A. Flight training is divided into two parts - ground school and
flight training. Ground school teaches the principles, procedures
and regulations you will put into practice in an airplane. Before
you can earn a pilot certificate, you must pass a computerized FAA
knowledge test (with a score of at least 70 percent) on this
information.
Q. When will I actually begin flying?
A. You’ll be flying on your first lesson, with your certified flight
instructor’s help, of course.
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