○ Pilots must meet basic medical requirements to fly. (Class 3 FAA Medical)
○ If you want to fly professionally, you must meet higher medical standards than recreational pilots 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). While you don't need a student pilot certificate to start flying lessons, you will need it to fly solo during your training. FAA StudentPilotCertificate
○ Contact your Instructor for more Info. He/She will help you fill it out.
Airplane Single Engine Rating PPL PDF
Total Time: 40 hours minimum which consists of at least:
○ Dual: 20 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation including:
▬ 3 hours of cross country flight training in a single engine airplane;
▬ 3 hours of night flight training in a single engine airplane, that includes at least:
a) 1 cross country flight of over 100 nm total distance; and
b) 10 T/O’s and 10 landings to a full stop with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern at an airport.
▬ 3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments in a single engine airplane; and
▬ 3 hours of flight training in a single engine airplane within the 60 days prior to the practical test.
○ Solo: 10 hours minimum of solo flying in a single engine airplane on the Private Pilot areas of operation including:
▬ 5 hours of solo cross country flying;
▬ 1 solo cross country flight of at least 150nm total distance with full stop landings at 3 points and one segment of at least 50nm between T/O and landings; and
▬ 3 T/O’s and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower.
| Supplies | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books | Free (Other schools will charge around $500 - $2000) |
| Ground School | Free |
| FAA Medical | $100 (May change depends on Doctor.) |
| Flying (With Instuctor) -Wet | $210 Per Hour |
| Flying (Without Instuctor) -Wet | $170 Per Hour |
| FAA Private Pilot Flight Test | $400 |
| 1.5 Hours for FAA Flight Test | $145 |
| Overall Average | $5000-6000 (Considering you only take the minimum amount of time.) |
Depends on the person.
If you are determined and are financially ready you could finish within a month.
If you can drive a car then you can fly a plane. May take some longer, but it is very achievable.
Yes. Once you get your PPL you can schedule a time you would like to rent the plane for.
Step 1
Taking an introductory training flight lesson will help you see first-hand the training, aircraft, and quality of instruction a flight school will offer you. 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 than recreational pilots 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). While you don't need a student pilot certificate to start flying lessons, 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.