Training Program
Okay, so you have questions. How long will it take? How much will it cost? What qualifications do you need to get started?
The FAA has a few simple prerequisites for those wanting to become a pilot. You can start training at any age but you must be 17 to get your pilot certificate. (There is no maximum age limit.) You must be able to read, speak, and comprehend English. You must be in good health. And you need to meet some in-flight time requirements (depending on the kind of pilot certificate), pass a written knowledge test and, when you’re ready, pass a pratical test with an FAA examiner. That’s it.
The FAA minimum time to get a pilot’s license is 40 hours. How long it takes you to log those hours depends on a number of factors, primarily the frequency you can commit to training, so it varies widely. The average is six to seven months. Costs vary as well depending on the type of aircraft.
What kind of certification should you get? There are several initial pilot certificates, each with their own privileges and restrictions. The most common are the private pilot and sport pilot.
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