Private Pilot's License
What are the Basic Requirements for an Airplane Private Pilot's License? The requirements for a private pilot's license are governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. To earn a private pilot's license, minimum requirements include 40 hours of flight time, of which a minimum of 20 hours must be dual instruction and 10 hours solo instruction. Your instruction will also include night and instrument training, as well as dual and solo cross country experience.
Requirements:
- NOTE: students can fly at any age with an instructor
- be at least 16 years of age to solo
- be at least 17 years of age to earn a private pilots license
- have a current FAA third-class medical certificate
- log at least 40 hours of flight
- have at least 20 hours of flight with an instructor
- have at least 10 hours of solo flight
- pass the FAA Private Pilot Airmen Knowledge written test
- pass a FAA Private Pilot flight exam.
When you come for your first lesson with ACRO Air, do not expect to sit back and watch our instructors fly. You will have the opportunity to make the very first take-off and landing. While in the air, your instructor will explain to you how to keep the plane level, make turns, climb and descend. You may even want to learn a beginning aerobatic maneuver, such as a loop or a roll. Remember, this flight is tailored to YOU and the options are endless. Whatever your quest may be, we offer various options to suit you needs. We also have "Learn to fly" gift certificates available to give as gifts. Giving someone the unique gift of flying will create life-long memories.
Your instructor will help you find the best path for your success; from a formal ground school to a home study course or "one on one" time with an instructor. A practical test will be your final step to becoming a private pilot. Your instructor will insure you are competent and confident. Call ACRO Air today to begin your journey!
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