The Private Pilot Certificate is the entry level pilot license from the FAA. This license is for individuals who plan to fly for their personal business and/or pleasure, but not engage in work for compensation or hire. With your Private Pilot Certificate you are permitted to take family, friends, and co-workers on board your own aircraft or the aircraft you are renting while acting as Pilot in Command. 

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Eligibility Requirements

• Be at least 17 years of age

• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language

• Obtain at least an FAA Third Class Medical Certificate

• Obtain at least an FAA Student Pilot Certificate (prior to solo)

• Pass an FAA Knowledge Test (Written)

• Pass an FAA Practical Test (Oral and Flight)

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FAA Approved Course

 Cessna Sport / Private Pilot Course (Part 141)

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Aeronautical Experience

• FAA required 35 hours total time

• Must Include:

  • Minimum 20 hours instruction

    • 3 hours cross-country training

    • 3 hours night training

    • 3 hours instrument training

    • 3 hours of checkride prep

  • Minimum 5 hours solo​

    • 1 solo cross-country of at least 100NM with landings at a minimum of three points (one segment must be at least 50NM between points)

    • 3 takeoff and landings to a full stop (involving a flight in the traffic pattern)

 

Materials

• Current FAA Aeronautical Charts, FAR/AIM & AFD

• Pilot Headset (rentals available)

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