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FAA Private Pilot License (PPL)
Requirements: Minimum

The Private Pilot License (PPL) allows you to fly for personal or recreational
purposes but not for hire or compensation.

General Requirements

  • Be at least 17 years of age. (17yo to obtain license, 16yo to solo the aircraft)
  • Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Must obtain an FAA 3rd class medical certificate.
  • Must obtain an FAA student pilot certificate.
  • Must be a US citizen or obtain TSA approval.
  • Pass a knowledge and practical test.

Flight Requirements

Minimum of 40 flight hours to include the following:
  • 20 hours of flight instruction (Dual) to include
    • 3 hours of cross country flight training
    • 3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments
    • 3 hours of night training to include:
      • One cross-country flight of at least 100 nautical miles
      • 10 takeoffs and landings
  • 10 hours of solo flight to include:
    • 5 hours cross country to include:
      • 1 cross country at least 150 nautical miles total distance, with landings at three points and with one segment at least 50 nautical miles between two locations.
      • 3 hours of night training to include:
    • 3 takeoffs and landings at an airport with an operating control tower.

Real World National Average:

Please understand that these numbers represent the minimum requirements required by the FAA. The national average is 65-70 hours to license, and we average about 25 hours to solo. However, the average flight times and total costs vary according to the frequency of lessons per week.
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