“Man must rise above the Earth, to the top of the atmosphere and beyond, for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives." - Socrates
The Private Pilot Certificate is the equivalent of a regular driver's license. It allows you to fly almost anywhere within the 5 million square miles of United States airspace, giving you access to over 5,000 public-use airports. You may use this certificate to fly both at day and night while carrying passengers. However, without an instrument rating, you will be restricted to fair-weather flying.
FAA Certification Requirements
- Must be at least 17 years of age (16 to solo, and training may begin at any age)
- Be able to read, write, and understand English
- Hold a current 3rd Class Medical or greater
- Accumulate 40 hours of Total Flight Time
- Pass the FAA Knowledge Test and Practical Test
What to Expect in the Course
The training follows a structured syllabus, but it may be easily tailored to the individual student as needed. The training includes both classroom and Flight Training and is broken up into 3 stages, each with different core objectives. The following are partial lists of what to expect in each stage: