
PRIVATE
PILOT
PRIVATE PILOT PREREQUISITES
16 Years of Age to Solo · 17 Years of Age for License · Pass FAA 3rd Class Medical · Understand & Speak English
PRIVATE PILOT STEPS
PRIVATE PILOT PRIVILEGES
Fly Single Engine Airplane · Fly Day or Night · Fly Friends and Family · Fly in Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Conditions
Attend a Ground School or Self Study · Minimum of 40 Flight Hours · Pass FAA Private Pilot Written Exam · Pass the Check-ride
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You can fly just about anywhere with your Private Pilot’s Certificate. To fly in low visibility conditions you might go on to earn your Instrument Rating.
PRIVATE PREREQUISITES
• 16 Years of Age to Solo • 17 Years of Age for License • Pass FAA 3rd Class Medical • Understand & Speak English
PRIVATE STEPS
PRIVATE PRIVILEGES
• Fly Single Engine Airplane • Fly Day or Night Carry Passengers • Fly in Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Conditions
• Attend a Ground School or Self Study • Minimum of 40 Flight Hours • Pass FAA Private Pilot Written Exam • Pass the Check-ride