Requirements For Private Pilot Training

Many people do not quite understand the requirementscovered within the requirements that will apply to you.
needed for their pilot training. To meet all of theThe first is pre solo. These are the requirements
requirements for the license you will need to coverneeded before you can go up and fly the plane by
many subject areas both on the ground and in theyourself. Before Solo, student pilots must meet the
airplane. Most people just look at the generalaeronautical requirements for solo flight.
requirements for private pilot training and do notThe next section of requirements that will apply to
understand the other requirements.student pilots are the post solo requirements. These
There are many requirements needed in order toare the requirements that have to be met before you
complete each phase of your Private Pilot Training.can go on your solo cross countries.
You will have three phase of your training: Pre solo,Flight Test requirements: In order to be eligible for the
Post solo and flight test preparation.private pilot practical test you must meet the final
In most cases you will find something like this outline ofrequirements. The general requirements for private pilot
the general requirements. Remember this is just thetraining will need to be met in addition to the student
general requirements for you to be eligible to take thepilot requirements. These requirements include both
private pilot practical test.aeronautical knowledge and aeronautical experience.
40 Hours TotalThat is flight instruction and ground instruction.
20 Hours Dual InstructionMany times the student does not realize what is
10 Hours Soloexactly required, this can add up to more flights if
Now in other places you may see some addedsomething is missed by the flight instructor. The pilot
informationexaminer picking up these missed items on the day of
3 Hours Instrumentyour flight test is the worst case scenario. So you
3 Hours Nightwant to understand that there are more requirements
5 Hours Solo Cross Countrythan just the general aeronautical experience
Now you want to remember this is just the generalrequirements needed for the flight test.
requirement. This does not include all of the studentThe reason I always explain this is so the student can
pilot requirements and the ground instructionget an idea of what is required to do at each stage of
requirements. Listed below are the other requirementsyour training and then what is required for you to take
needed to complete your Pilot.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 different areas that are needed to be