How to Become a Private Pilot
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Start your journey in aviation with your private pilot’s certificate.
Whether your goal is to start career 2.0 and become an airline pilot, or you just want to fulfill your childhood dream of becoming an aviator, the private pilot’s certificate is the first step.
Earning your private pilot license could be one of your life’s most rewarding achievements! My mission is to help you to turn your goals into reality in a fun, safe and enjoyable atmosphere. We have several aircraft with state-of-the-art avionics, autopilot, and ADS-B in and out for the added situational awareness and safety.
I train pilots under the FAA 14 CFR Part 61 program which allows you the flexibility to learn at a pace that fits your schedule.
Private Pilot License Requirements:
- Be at least 16 years old to solo. (But you can start before 16)
- Be at least 17 years old to earn a Private Pilot Certificate
- Be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Obtain at least a 3rd Class Medical Certificate.
- Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor.
- Accumulate and log 10 hours of solo flight time.
- Pass an FAA Written Knowledge Test.
- Pass a Practical Test with an FAA examiner where your aeronautical knowledge and flying skills will be tested
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