Private Pilot License (PPL)

United States

Geschätzte Kosten

$10,000 - $15,000

Geschätzter Zeitrahmen

3-6 months part-time, 4-8 weeks intensive

Überblick

The FAA Private Pilot Certificate allows you to fly single-engine aircraft for personal use throughout the United States. It is the most common starting point for aspiring pilots in the US, with a relatively flexible training structure that accommodates both full-time and part-time students.

Anforderungen

Minimum age: 17 years old (solo at 16)
Class 3 medical certificate or BasicMed
40 hours minimum flight time (national average 60-70 hours)
20 hours dual instruction
10 hours solo flight including 5 hours cross-country
3 hours night flying with 10 night takeoffs and landings
3 hours instrument training
Pass FAA Knowledge Test (70% minimum)
Pass practical test (checkride) with DPE

Schritt-für-Schritt-Prozess

Get a Class 3 medical certificate from an AME

Choose a Part 61 or Part 141 flight school

Begin ground school and flight training concurrently

Complete solo requirements and first solo flight

Build cross-country and night experience

Pass the FAA Knowledge Test at a PSI testing center

Complete checkride preparation with your instructor

Pass the practical test (checkride) with a DPE

Karrierewege

Personal flying and travel
Building hours toward Instrument Rating
Recreational flying and flying clubs
Sightseeing flights (with limitations)
Foundation for commercial pilot career

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