Pilots must meet basic medical requirements to fly. (Class 3 FAA Medical)
If you want to fly professionally, you must meet higher medical standards and should apply for a first class medical certificate through an Aeromedical Examiner (AME).
FAA Website Link
Contact your Instructor for FAA Approved Doctors.
Apply for a student pilot certificate through the FAA's Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website. Your flight instructor can help with this. You will need it to fly solo during your training. FAA Student Pilot Certificate
Contact your Instructor for more Info. They will help you fill it out.
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PPL PDF
Total Time: 40 hours minimum which consists of at least:
Dual: 20 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor including:
▬ 3 hours of cross country flight training
▬ 3 hours of night flight training including at least:
-- 1 cross country flight over 100 nm total distance; and
-- 10 take-offs and landings to a full stop
▬ 3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments
▬ 3 hours of flight training within the 60 days prior to the practical test.
Solo: 10 hours minimum of solo flying including:
▬ 5 hours of solo cross country flying;
▬ 1 solo cross country flight of at least 150 nm total distance with full stop landings at 3 points and one segment of at least 50 nm between take-off and landings; and
▬ 3 take-offs and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower.
| Supplies | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books | Free (Other schools charge $500 - $2000) |
| Ground School | Free |
| FAA Medical | $100 (Depends on Doctor) |
| Flying (With Instructor) -Wet | $210 Per Hour |
| Flying (Without Instructor) -Wet | $170 Per Hour |
| FAA Private Pilot Flight Test | $400 |
| 1.5 Hours for FAA Flight Test | $145 |
| Overall Average | $5000-6000 (Considering minimum time) |
Depends on the person. If you are determined and financially ready, you could finish within a month.
If you can drive a car, you can fly a plane. It may take some longer, but it is very achievable.
Yes. Once you get your PPL, you can schedule a time to rent the plane.
Step 1
Taking an introductory flight lesson will help you see first-hand the training, aircraft, and quality of instruction a flight school offers. It is also a great way to get a better sense of what it's like to fly from behind the controls.
Step 2
Pilots must meet basic medical requirements to fly. If you want to fly professionally, you must meet higher medical standards and should apply for a first class medical certificate through an Aeromedical Examiner (AME).
Step 3
Apply for a student pilot certificate through the FAA's Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website. Your flight instructor can help with this. You will need it to fly solo during your training.
Step 4
Start taking flight training lessons and begin working towards obtaining the aeronautical knowledge and pilot training experience requirements needed to become a private pilot.
Step 5
During your private pilot flight training, you will need to take and pass the computer-based FAA private pilot knowledge test. To be eligible for the test, you must receive an endorsement from your flight instructor.
Step 6
The final step in earning your FAA private pilot certificate is to take a practical exam with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). This exam consists of both an oral and a flight portion, and once completed you will be a private pilot.