Private Pilot Training Requirements

ratl, most people don't understand thePrivate PilotThe pre solo requirements are the first to look at. As a
needed to complete their Private Pilot Training. Therestudent pilot, there are pre solo requirements needed
are a lot of subject areas both on the ground and inbefore you can go up in the plane by yourself. There is
the airplane you will need to cover to meet thealso an aeronautical knowledge requirement for
requirements for your private pilot training. Many peoplestudent pilots before they solo.
don't completely understand the Private Pilot LicenseThe next section of requirements that will apply to
requirements needed and just look at the Private Pilotstudent pilots are the post solo requirements. These
Training general requirements.are the requirements that have to be met before you
There are many requirements needed in order tocan go on your solo cross countries.
complete each phase of your Private Pilot Training.Flight Test requirements: In order to be eligible for the
You will have three phase of your training: Pre solo,private pilot practical test you must meet the final
Post solo and flight test preparation.requirements. At this point in time you will have to meet
In most cases you will find something like this outline ofthe general requirements for the private pilot license as
the general requirements. These are the requirementswell as all the student pilot requirements. These
listed under the general section of the regulations forrequirements include both aeronautical knowledge and
you to be eligible to take the private pilot practical test.aeronautical experience. That is ground instruction and
40 Hours Totalflight instruction.
20 Hours Dual InstructionMany times the student doesn't realize what is exactly
10 Hours Solorequired, this can add up to more flights if something is
Now in other places you may see some addedmissed by the flight instructor. The worst case
informationscenario is this is picked up by the pilot examiner on
3 Hours Instrumentflight test day. So you want to understand that there
3 Hours Nightare more requirements than just the general
5 Hours Solo Cross Countryaeronautical experience requirements needed for the
Now you want to remember this is just the generalflight test.
requirement. The ground instruction and student pilotThe reason I always explain this is so the student can
requirments are not included in this requirement. I haveget an idea of what is required to do at each stage of
listed below the other requirements needed toyour training and then what is required for you to take
complete your Private Pilot Training.your flight test. Before you start spending any money,
Student Pilot Requirements: When you are ready toyou will want to plan the private pilot license process
solo an aircraft you are know as a student pilot. Thereout.
are two sections of requirements that will apply to you.