The Private Pilot License is for individuals who plan to fly for personal business and/or pleasure and not engage in work for compensation or hire. With your PPL, you are permitted to take family, friends, and co-workers on board your aircraft or the aircraft you are renting while acting as Pilot in Command.

To be eligible for a Private Pilot Certificate, a person must:

Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language, or have such operating limitations placed on his/her pilot certificate as are necessary for safety

Be a US citizen or pass an online TSA security assessment

Hold at least a FAA Third Class Medical Certificate

Complete Ground School (Approximately 10 hours)

Obtain a minimum of 40 flight hours, which must include 20 hours of dual flight and 10 hours of solo flight

Pass FAA knowledge and practical examinations

Average course completion time: 4-6 weeks with 55-60 hours

Immersion training completion time: 15-20 days