Requirements for A Private Pilot License

Many people don’t quite understand theThere are two different areas that are needed to be
requirements needed to become a private pilot. Tocovered within the requirements that will apply to
meet all of the requirements for the license you willyou. The first area are the pre solo requirements.
need to cover many subject areas both on theBefrore you can go up and solo, there are also other
ground and in the airplane. Many people don'trequrements needed. Student Pilots are also required
completely understand the Private Pilot Licenseto have specific aeronautical knowledge before solo.
requirements needed and just look at the Private 
Pilot general requirements.The next section of requirements that will apply to
 student pilots are the post solo requirements. As a
There are many requirements needed in order tostudent pilot, these requirements must be met
complete each phase of your Private Pilot Training.before you can go on your solo cross countries.
Pre Solo, Post Solo and Flight test Preparation are the 
three phases of your private pilot license training.Flight Test requirements: In order to be eligible for
 the private pilot practical test you must meet the
In most cases you will find something like this outlinefinal requirements. The general requirements for the
of the general requirements. Remember this is justprivate pilot license will need to be met in addition to
the general requirements for you to be eligible tothe student pilot requirements. These requirements
take the private pilot practical test.include both aeronautical knowledge and aeronautical
 experience. That is ground instruction and flight
40 Hours Totalinstruction.
20 Hours Dual Instruction 
10 Hours SoloMany times the student doesn't realize what is
Now in other places you may see some addedexactly required, this can add up to more flights if
informationsomething is missed by the flight instructor. The pilot
3 Hours Instrumentexaminer picking up these missed items on the day
3 Hours Nightof your flight test is the worst case scenario. For the
5 Hours Solo Cross Countryflight test you want to understand that there are
 more than just the general aeronautical experience
Now you want to remember this is just the generalrequirements to become a licensed pilot.
requirement. This does not include all of the student 
pilot requirements and the ground instructionThe reason I always explain this is so the student
requirements. I have listed below the othercan get an idea of what is required to do at each
requirements needed to complete your Private Pilotstage of your training and then what is required for
Training.you to take your flight test. Before you start
 spending any money, you will want to plan the
Student Pilot Requirements: When you are ready toprivate pilot training process out.
solo an aircraft you are know as a student pilot.