| A private pilot license can be obtained in the U.S. as | | | | Ground school can take about 3 to 5 weeks. |
| long as you're over 16 and can pass a Physical- a | | | | After you have completed your ground school course |
| basic license allows you to fly single-engine aircraft. | | | | work, you will need to sit for the FAA written test. The |
| You can upgrade to a commercial or professional | | | | test is multiple choice. and you may need to find a test |
| license as you continue on your quest. Here's how to | | | | provider? |
| get a private pilot license: | | | | Flight training is next. 30-40 hours with an instructor. |
| You must be 16 or over and speak and read English | | | | Your school should be able to provide access to a |
| fluently. Training requires fluency in English because it is | | | | plane. |
| the universal language used by all the world control | | | | Perform a solo flight. |
| towers and airports. | | | | The final test is performed by an FFA certified |
| Do some research about flying lessons. Contact local | | | | examiner. the tester will ask you questions and go with |
| aviation schools. Some local County airports have | | | | on a flight to assess your skills. Once you pass the |
| schools. | | | | final test, you will be private pilot license holder with a |
| After finding a school that fits your needs and budget, | | | | visual flight rating (VFR) so you can fly a single engine |
| enroll in the licensed flight training classes. flight school | | | | aircraft at day or night in good visibility conditions. |
| can cost around $6,000 for all the training including | | | | Obtaining a private pilot license is hard but doable. Pick |
| ground school and flight training. | | | | a good school, flight training is only as good as the |
| As mentioned in my opening statement, a physical and | | | | teaching staff. |
| medical certificate will be needed from a doctor that is | | | | See Books & Stuff at my blog for more |
| qualified to perform an pilot physical. This will ensure | | | | information on being a pilot... |
| you're healthy enough to fly. If you don't know where | | | | Fly in Balance.... |
| to go, the flight school should be able to help. | | | | |