How can i get into flying?
To obtain a Private Pilot certificate, you need to fulfill certain requirements set by the FAA. Your first step will be to get a flight physical by a doctor designated by the FAA. You will need at least a 3rd class medical certificate (which also serves as your student license). I recommend getting a 1st class medical since that is what you will eventually need to be an airline pilot or equivalent. This way if any medical defects are noted, you will be aware of it now rather than later after spending $30,000 for a pilot career. The Private Pilot flight experience requirements: 1. 40 hours of total flight time 2. 20 hours of flight instruction (of which is included in the 40hrs total flight time) 3. 10 hours of solo flight time (included in the 40hrs of total flight time) Included in the above flight hours, you must complete: 1. 3 hours of cross-country flight training (a cross country is a flight 50 miles or more from the departure airport) 2. 3 hours of night flight instruction (one c
