The FAA has established minimum requirements for obtaining a Private Pilot License as follows:

Be at least 17 years of age on the date of Practical Testing.

Hold a valid Third Class FAA Medical Certificate.

Pass a Private Pilot Written Exam

Endorsement by a Certified Flight Instructor.

40 Hours Minimum Flight Time, to Include:
• 20 Hours Dual Flight Instruction
• 3 Hours Cross Country
• 3 Hours Night Flying
• 10 Night Take-Offs and Landings
• Night Cross Country Flight Covering 100 nautical miles
• 3 Hours Instrument Flight Training
• 3 Hours Private Pilot Test Preparation
(Must be within 60 days prior to Practical Test)
• 10 Hours of Solo Flight
• 5 Hours of Solo Cross Country
• 3 Solo Full Stop Landings at a Controlled Field

Practical Test including Oral Exam and Flight Test



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