Flight Training: Private Pilot

Can I upgrade to private pilot?

A private pilot license will allow you to fly larger aircraft with more passengers and at night time. Chesapeake Sport Pilot is happy to assist you with adding private pilot privileges to your flight certificate.  Upgrading is simple process which requires additional instruction primarily in the areas of navigation and night flight.  You may also skip the sport pilot step and simply work straight towards a private pilot certificate with Chesapeake Sport Pilot.

	Sport Pilot	Private Pilot
Minimum Flight Hours.	20	40
Flight at Night	No	Yes
Medical Certificate Required	No	Yes
Flight in Towered Airspace	Yes, with additional training.	Yes
Type of Aircraft	Light 1 and 2 seat sport planes.	Most single engine planes.