Private Pilot

Private Pilot Certificate

About the Program

As a Private Pilot, you can fly an airplane day and night in visual flight conditions. In fact, you can even carry passengers, such as friends, family, and co-workers. You cannot fly for paid compensation or hire. However, you can share the operating expenses with your passengers. A Private Pilot Certificate is your foundation course on a pathway to a pilot career.

Prerequisites

  • A medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
  • A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Student Pilot certificate

CHECKRIDE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 17 years of age
  • Minimum 35 Hours of Flight Instruction
  • Minimum 5 Hours of Solo Flight
  • Minimum of 35 Hours Ground Instruction
  • Written, Oral and Practical Exam

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Private Pilot Certificate

Multi-Engine Add On

This add on trains you to qualify as a pilot-in-command (PIC) of any aircraft with more than one engine. It is a highly sought after pilot certification add-on for aspiring pilots to increase their overall value in the aviation workforce.

Multi-Engine Add-On Prerequisites

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate

CHECKRIDE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

  • 15 flight hours
  • Demonstrate proficiency in single engine operations
  • No written required if already completed the Private Pilot Single Engine