The Chico way Pacific Flight Services is located at the Chico Municipal Airport. This is a fixed base operator (FBO) school where you will find your basic needs in learning how to fly. FBOs not only provide a place for students to learn to fly, but also provide fuel, planes to rent, parking and mechanical services for pilots. If you are interested in flying, Pacific Flight Services located at the Chico Municipal airport is a great place to get started. Here you will begin with a "discovery flight," which will introduce you to the basic idea of flying and give you a feel for it. If you enjoy your first flight it is time to continue. Pacific Flight Services will explain any details and answer any questions that you may have. They will also explain the steps you must take in becoming a private pilot. Here is a short run down: You will need to get a Class 3 medical certificate. This can be obtained at a local physician's office after a quick examination. You will need to pass a written exam of 70 multiple choice questions. You will complete a minimum of 40 hours of flight time and 20 hours of ground instruction. Your final step will be taking a "checkride." Your instructor will inform you more on that. The employees at Pacific Flight Services will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have before starting your training Pacific Flight Services 109 Convair Ave. Chico, CA 95973 (530)893-6727     Schools and Instructors How much time and money? back