What Is Required To Earn An FAA Private Pilot Certificate?
The exact requirements can be found in Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. In general you need to be at least 17 years old and to complete a ground school program (such as ours), pass the FAA written exam, possess at least a Third Class medical certificate from an FAA designated Aviation Medical Examiner, complete at least 40 hours of flight instruction, and pass your check ride with a Designated Examiner or FAA representative.
