The Private Pilot rating is the first ratings that most pilots start with. It is does not have some of the restrictions of a Recreational license. A Private Pilots License allows the holder of this certificate to enter any civilian airspace, fly at night, and carry passenger of an undefined number excluding passengers for compensation or hire. Some students begin and finish with this license because it is all they require to achieve their goals. Others use it as a stepping stone or what many pilots would call, “A license to Learn”. In this course entry level pilots will learn many things including but not limited to:

• Airplanes and Aircraft Systems

• Navigation

• Aeronautical Charts

• Cross Country Planning

• Aerodynamics

• Aeromedical Factors

• Federal Aviation Regulations and Airspace

• Meteorology

• Radio Communications

• Airport & Airspace Operations

• Emergency Procedures

• Safe Flying Procedures

• Maneuvers

• Takeoffs and Landings

Student Pilot Requirements:

• 16 Years of age

• Read, Speak, and Understand English

• Third Class FAA Medical License (Get a Medical Certificate)

• Ability to learn Private Pilot Requirements:

• 17 Years of Age

• 40 Flight Hours:

20 Hours with Instructor.

3 Hours Cross Country.

3 Hours Instrument Training.

3 Hours of Night Flight Training. 

3 Hours Flight Training Exam Prep. 

10 Hours Solo Flight Time. 

5 Hours of Solo Cross Country Time

• FAA Knowledge Test

• FAA Oral Exam

• FAA Checkride Please note: These are the minimum requirements and vary by student and conditions.