Private Pilot

Private Pilot Requirements

Course Prerequisites

  • Ability to read, write and speak English

  • Be at least 15 years old to start training

Part 61 Training Requirements

  • 40 Hours of Total Flight Time

  • 20 Hours of Flight Training with an Instructor

  • 10 Hours of Solo Flight

  • 5 Hours of Solo Cross Country Flight

  • 150nm Solo Cross Country Flight w/Full Stop Landings at three points

  • 65 Multiple Choice Question FAA Written Test

    Additional requirements in §61.109 can be found here