In as little as 35 hours of flight training, you can become a private pilot. This will allow you to fly anywher in the United States and is the first step of becoming a professional pilot! Being a private pilot has many advantages. You can take a loved one, children, friends, or anyone you want to any location. Imagine flying a spouse to St.Catalina Island for dinner and back in time for the 11 o’clock news. All of this and more is possible with your private pilot license.