Wharton Wings Aviation ClubWharton Wings Aviation ClubJanuary 2010January 2010

Flexible schedule: being able to fly more often Flexible schedule: being able to fly more often will speed up your training and reduce the will speed up your training and reduce the overall cost of trainingoverall cost of trainingIf you’re not from the U.S., learning to fly in If you’re not from the U.S., learning to fly in your home country is far more expensive, or your home country is far more expensive, or perhaps totally unavailableperhaps totally unavailable

E.g., typical training costs are 2.0x higher in EuropeE.g., typical training costs are 2.0x higher in Europe

Wharton Wings club members are entitled to a Wharton Wings club members are entitled to a 5% discount off flight training at Hortman 5% discount off flight training at Hortman Aviation at Northeast Philadelphia Airport Aviation at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)(PNE)

Northeast Philadelphia Airport is about 20 minutes Northeast Philadelphia Airport is about 20 minutes drive from Center City, off the Academy Road exit drive from Center City, off the Academy Road exit on I-95on I-95Other flight schools are available at nearby airports Other flight schools are available at nearby airports (such as Wings Field Airport – LOM), but Wharton (such as Wings Field Airport – LOM), but Wharton Wings does not have experience working with them Wings does not have experience working with them and there are no negotiated discountsand there are no negotiated discounts

Plan on budgeting approximately $8,000 for Plan on budgeting approximately $8,000 for your flight trainingyour flight training

Remember that this is not a lump-sum payment, Remember that this is not a lump-sum payment, but spread out over the cost of your training, which but spread out over the cost of your training, which will likely be 6 months or morewill likely be 6 months or moreFlight training financing options are availableFlight training financing options are availableHortman Aviation is currently advertising a pre-paid Hortman Aviation is currently advertising a pre-paid Private Pilot package for $6,269.32, which includes Private Pilot package for $6,269.32, which includes 55 hours of flying, the ground training kit and a 55 hours of flying, the ground training kit and a headsetheadset

This estimate seems low; budget $8,000 to be safeThis estimate seems low; budget $8,000 to be safe

* Information accurate as of October 2008. Training cost can change quickly, due to changes in fuel prices.* Information accurate as of October 2008. Training cost can change quickly, due to changes in fuel prices.

According to aviation regulations, a candidate According to aviation regulations, a candidate for an FAA private pilot certificate must:for an FAA private pilot certificate must:

Have at least 35 hours of flight experience, including:Have at least 35 hours of flight experience, including:20 hours with a flight instructor (the balance may be 20 hours with a flight instructor (the balance may be flown solo)flown solo)

Have received training on the applicable aeronautical Have received training on the applicable aeronautical knowledge subjects;knowledge subjects;Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language;language;Be at least 17 years of age.Be at least 17 years of age.

Realistically, it will take more than the minimum Realistically, it will take more than the minimum 35 hours to become proficient35 hours to become proficient

Plan on flying 50 – 60 hours before getting your Plan on flying 50 – 60 hours before getting your licenselicense

Fly as frequently as your schedule will allowFly as frequently as your schedule will allowIf you can’t plan on flying at least 2x per week, If you can’t plan on flying at least 2x per week, progress will be slowprogress will be slow

Each lesson will require a review of the items forgotten Each lesson will require a review of the items forgotten from last lessonfrom last lessonSome lessons will inevitably be canceled due to weather, Some lessons will inevitably be canceled due to weather, aircraft maintenance issues, etc.aircraft maintenance issues, etc.

Important pointImportant point: a good flight training : a good flight training experience depends on having a good working experience depends on having a good working relationship with your instructorrelationship with your instructor

If the fit between you and the instructor is not right, If the fit between you and the instructor is not right, don’t hesitate to ‘fire’ your instructor and find a new don’t hesitate to ‘fire’ your instructor and find a new one: you’re paying too much to be taught badlyone: you’re paying too much to be taught badly

* Information accurate as of October 2008. Training cost can change quickly, due to changes in fuel prices.* Information accurate as of October 2008. Training cost can change quickly, due to changes in fuel prices.

Fly down the Hudson Fly down the Hudson Corridor alongside the Corridor alongside the buildings of Manhattanbuildings of ManhattanTake some friends for Take some friends for lunch in Nantucketlunch in NantucketFly into a nearby Fly into a nearby airport for a round of golfairport for a round of golfExpand your weekendExpand your weekendgetaway optionsgetaway options

2 hours2 hours

3 hours3 hours

Travel Times from PhiladelphiaTravel Times from PhiladelphiaIn a Typical Rental AircraftIn a Typical Rental Aircraft

How can I get started?How can I get started?If you’ve never flown in a light aircraft before, consider signing up for If you’ve never flown in a light aircraft before, consider signing up for one of Wharton Wings’ discovery flight days where you get the chance one of Wharton Wings’ discovery flight days where you get the chance to have an introductory lesson at a discounted price. If you’re ready to to have an introductory lesson at a discounted price. If you’re ready to begin training, call Hortman Aviation at Northeast Philadelphia Airport begin training, call Hortman Aviation at Northeast Philadelphia Airport to schedule a first lesson - (215) 969-0311.to schedule a first lesson - (215) 969-0311.

It is safe?It is safe?General aviation is a safe mode of transportation. Since 1950, the General aviation is a safe mode of transportation. Since 1950, the general aviation accident rate has been cut by more than 93%. Pilots general aviation accident rate has been cut by more than 93%. Pilots are held to strict standards, while aircraft undergo mandatory are held to strict standards, while aircraft undergo mandatory maintenance and inspections at regular intervals. maintenance and inspections at regular intervals.

Do I need naturally perfect vision?Do I need naturally perfect vision?No. As long as your vision is correctable (either by glasses or contact No. As long as your vision is correctable (either by glasses or contact lenses) to 20/20 for distant vision and 20/40 for near & intermediate lenses) to 20/20 for distant vision and 20/40 for near & intermediate vision and you are not color-blind, you can meet the FAA medical vision and you are not color-blind, you can meet the FAA medical requirements.requirements.

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)www.aopa.orgwww.aopa.org

AOPA Project PilotAOPA Project Pilotflighttraining.aopa.org/projectpilotflighttraining.aopa.org/projectpilot

General Aviation Serving AmericaGeneral Aviation Serving Americawww.gaservingamerica.orgwww.gaservingamerica.org

Hortman Aviation, Northeast Philadelphia AirportHortman Aviation, Northeast Philadelphia Airportwww.hortmanaviation.comwww.hortmanaviation.com

Federal Aviation AdministrationFederal Aviation Administrationwww.faa.govwww.faa.gov