Nashville Flight
Training Programs
Maximize your investment. Train with the best!
Frequency Change Aviation’s flight training programs cater to aspiring pilots of all levels, from beginners with no prior flight experience to seasoned aviators looking to enhance their skills. Whether you’re interested in obtaining a private pilot license, pursuing a career in commercial aviation, or specializing in advanced flight operations, we have the perfect Nashville flight training program to suit your goals.
Click on the links below to learn more about our flight programs:
Private Pilot License Training
Obtaining your private pilot license is the perfect way to turn your passion for flying into reality. Frequency Change Aviation’s private pilot license training program will help you acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to become a licensed pilot. From mastering the principles of aerodynamics to honing your flight maneuvers, we will guide you through the intricacies of aviation theory and practical applications. Private Pilot training is available in our fleet of Cessna and Cirrus SR20s. Whichever aircraft you choose, fasten your seatbelt and prepare for an exhilarating ride in the sky.
Discovery Flight
For as low as $130, you can take the flight controls for the first time and feel the exhilaration of flight for yourself! You’ll take a lap or two around downtown Nashville and catch the aviation bug. We can normally get you in with as little as 24 hours of notice!
Private Pilot License Requirements
- Age: 17 years old (16 to fly solo).
- Total Flight Time: 40 hours.
- Instructional Flight Time: 20 hours.
- Solo Flight Time: 10 Hours.
- Third-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
- FAA Written Exam.
- FAA Practical Test (Checkride).
*Keep in mind that these are the FAA minimum requirements. The national average to achieve proficiency and safety as a pilot is around 60 hours.
Private Pilot License Costs
In our economical Cessna 150, you can generally expect to spend around $13,000 for the private pilot certificate. Training is also available in our Cessna 172 and Cirrus lineups.
Costs for the Cessna 150 are outlined below. You can expect increased costs in the Cessna 172 and Cirrus.
Flight Instructor:
- Ground Instruction: 20 hours $1,300
- Flight Training: 40 hours $2,600
Aircraft Rental:
- 60 hours x $135/hr $8,100
Additional Costs (purchased separately):
- Headset: $150
- Electronic Flight Bag Subscription: $100
- Sectional Charts, Plotter: $25
- E6B Flight Computer: $100
- Examiner's Fee: $750
Grand Total:
$13,000
Instrument Rating
An instrument rating allows you to fly on days when the weather isn’t cooperating for visual flight rules (VFR) and days when the clouds and visibility are not a factor for flying by visual references outside the airplane.
An instrument rating is not a license, but rather an add-on to an existing Private Pilot License that allows you to fly in the clouds or in low visibility which make it necessary to fly the airplane refencing only the flight instruments inside the aircraft.
An instrument rating is arguably the most difficult to obtain, but the payoff is high. It will make you a safer pilot and will make it much more likely that you’ll always be able to complete a planned flight because weather conditions are less of a factor.
The requirements to obtain an instrument rating are listed in CFR 61.65 and include:
- Private Pilot License
- Minimum age of 17 years
- Total Flight Time: 50 hours PIC
- Simulated or Actual Instrument Flight Time: 40 hours
- Instrument Instruction Flight Time: 15 hours
- Passed FAA Written Test
- FAA Practical Test (Checkride)
Advanced Flight Training
If you already hold a Private Pilot Certificate and are ready for a “step up” in airplane power and complexity, Frequency Change Aviation can help with that!
If you are a current or prospective Cirrus or Bonanza owner, we have staff that can help you transition into that aircraft or obtain additional licenses or ratings for that aircraft. We can even assist you in finding the right aircraft or connect you with a current owner seeking partnership.
Commercial Pilot License
Obtaining your commercial pilot license is a significant milestone in your aviation journey, opening doors to a rewarding and dynamic career in the skies. Whether you aspire to fly for major airlines, cargo operations, or charter services, Frequency Change Aviation can help you get there.
Commercial Pilot License Requirements
Federal Aviation Requirements indicate a pilot must achieve the following to obtain a commercial pilot certificate:
- 250 hours of flight time, 100 hours in powered aircraft, and 50 hours in airplanes.
- 100 hours of pilot-in-command time, 50 of which must be in airplanes.
- 50 hours of cross-country time, 10 of which must be in an airplane.
- 20 hours of training, including 10 of instrument, 10 of complex or TAA, and a bit of cross-country and practical test preparation.
- 10 hours of solo training, including some cross-country and at night.
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) License
As a CFI, you will not only have the opportunity to fly but also have a direct impact on shaping the next generation of pilots.
At Frequency Change Aviation, we’ll guide you through the requirements, training, and examinations necessary to become a top-tier flight instructor. You’ll be able to learn from the best and develop effective instructional techniques to inspire a new cohort of students.
FCA FAQ's
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