What are the minimum requirements to learn to fly?
• If you are under 16, you may only fly with an instructor • 16 years or older allows you to attain a student certificate and solo • You must be at least 17 years old to be eligible for a private pilot’s certificate • There is no maximum age (you’re never too old) • There are no age restrictions on ground school Medical Requirements A minimum Third Class Medical Certificate is required before you may solo. The exam is given by an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approved physician with a focus on vision, hearing and overall physical condition. Click here to view a list of available physicians in the area. Education Requirements There are no special education requirements needed to learn to fly. The FAA requires that pilots read and speak English fluently. Flight Training Requirements • The FAA requires that a student complete a minimum of 40 hours of training consisting of 20 hours of dual instruction, 10 hours of solo instruction and 10 hours of either as determined by the Flight
