What are the Requirements?

Following are general minimum FAA requirements to receive a private certificate.

Min. Age to Solo Aircraft 16
Min. Age for Private Certificate 17
Min. Total Hours 40
Min. Dual Instruction Hours 20
Min. Solo Hours 10

The applicant must also pass an FAA administered written test, oral exam, and practical flight test. In addition, the student must have a medical certificate (minimum class 3) which requires a physical from an FAA designated physician.