Learn To Fly

This is a bio of the FAA requirements for obtaining each license. From a new Pilot flying for fun on vacation to the Profressional Pilot flying for a living!!

Private Pilot: Minimum's

Total Flight Time40 hours

Which includes the below times:

Dual FlightTime 20 hours

Solo Flight Time10-15 hours

Ground Instruction     15 hours (as required)

Instrument Pilot: Minimum's

Total Flight Time40 hours (actual or simulated instrument conditions)

Which includes the below times:

Dual Instruction  20-30 hours

Simulator    20 hours (Maximum)

Ground Instruction     15-20 hours (as required)

Dual XC Time**    5 hours

**Must have a Private Pilot and have completed 50 hours of Cross Country Pilot in Command time at Completion of Instrument Rating. 

Commercial Pilot: Minimum's

Total Flight Time20 hours (Complex Aircraft)

Dual Flight Time 10 hours (Complex Aircraft)

Dual XC Time       9 hours

1)Night XC    2 hours

2)Day XC      2 hours

3)Dual or Solo     5 hours

**Must have a Private Pilot and have completed 250 hours Total Time, 100 hours of Pilot in Command time and 50 Cross Country time at Completion of Commercial Rating.

Certifited Flight Instructor  Minimum's

Dual Instruction10-20 hours (Average)

Ground Lessons20 hours

**Must have a Commercial Pilot  and Instrument Pilot Completed

Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Minimum's

Dual Instruction10-20 hours (Average)

Ground Lessons20 hours

**Must have a Commercial Pilot and Instrument Pilot Completed