The Travis Aero Club Flight Training Center, located in Building 772 west of David Grant Medical Center on Hickam Avenue, gets aviation dreams off the ground with a variety of specialized training and professional services.

At the Aero Club, students learn the basics of aerodynamics and principles of flight, radio communication, navigation and Federal Aviation Administration flight rules before taking to the air. Students can also take their FAA tests at the club, and earn their single and multi-engine rating at Travis.

The national average for earning the private pilot certificate is between 50 and 65 hours. Students need a minimum of 35 flying hours to qualify for a private pilot’s license. Ground school is also mandatory but is usually completed in eight to 10 weeks.