Private Pilot Requirements

40 Hours of Total Flight Time – Must Include:

20 hours flight time with a Certified Flight Instructor, CFI including:

• 3 hours of cross country flight training – 50 NM or more from Home.
• 3 hours of simulated instrument training.
• 3 hours of night flight training (including 1 night cross country flight – 100 NM round trip and 10 night landings to full stop).
• 3 hours of test prep completed within 60 days of flight test.

10 hours of solo flight time including:

• 5 hours of solo cross country flying – 150 NM with 3 landings.
• 3 solo take offs and landings to a full stop at control tower airport.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 17 years of age (16 to solo).
• Obtain a third class medical.
• Receive ground training from a certified instructor or take a home study course and receive an instructor sign off.
• Pass the FAA written exam.
• Pass the FAA flight exam.

Note: the times listed above are the required minimum. Most students receive their PPL with 50 – 70 hours of flight time. Completion varies with each individual’s ability to learn and the frequency of flight training.

For additional information www.faa.gov.