Requirements
- At least 17 years old by the time of your "FAA Checkride"
- Demonstrated ability to read, speak, write and understand english
- 3rd Class Medical Certificate
- 40 hours of flight time, including:
- 3 hours of cross-country flight training
- 3 hours night flight training including:
- 1 night cross-country flight
- 10 full stop takeoffs and landings
- 3 hours of simulated "instrument training"
- 20 hours from an authorized instructor
- 10 hours of solo flight training, which includes:
- 5 hours of those hours cross-country time
- 1 solo cross-country flight greater than 150 nautical miles
- 3 solo takeoffs/landings
Exams Required for Certification
- Knowledge Test
- Multiple choice exam administered by FAA authorized facility
- FAA Checkride
- Oral Exam
- Flight/Practical Exam