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Is it hard to learn how to fly?
Flying
a plane is surprisingly simple. It's like driving a car that can climb,
descend, and bank -- even roll, if you receive aerobatic instruction.
What are the minimum requirements for getting my Private Pilot's License?
You
must be:
- At least 17 years of age:
- Be able to read, speak and understand English:
- Able to pass a FAA 3rd class physical;
- Able to accumulate the necessary flight experience and pass an oral, written and practical exams.
How long will it take to get my Private Pilot's License?
The
time it takes to get your Private Pilot's License depends on how
quickly you master the necessary skills. Like anything else, the more
often you practice (fly), the quicker you'll progress.
How many lessons should I take each week or month?
The amount of lessons you take each week or month depends on your budget and schedule. Most students
find that taking 2-3 flight lessons per week fits the Private Pilot's
License training into one semester.
How long is the average flight lesson?
A flight lesson usually lasts about
2.5 hours, with 1.5 to 2 hours being actual flight time.
What will I learn?
You will obtain the knowledge, skill and aeronautical experience
necessary to meet the requirements for a private pilot certificate with
an airplane category rating and a single-engine land class rating.
What will I be expected to know to obtain my Private Pilot's License?
You must demonstrate through knowledge tests, flight tests, and show
through appropriate records that you meet the knowledge, skill, and
experience requirements necessary to obtain a private pilot certificate
with an airplane category rating and a single-engine land class rating.
How can I fly alone (or "solo")?
Before you can fly solo, you must hold a student pilot certificate and
at least a current third-class medical certificate. You also must be at
least 16 years of age in order to obtain a student pilot certificate
and be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
Remember that solo flight operations require specific training,
successful completion of a pre-solo written exam, and my endorsement in
your logbook.
What happens when I get my Private Pilot's License?
You must be at least 17 years of age, meet the same requirements listed
in the time table for dual and solo flight, and satisfactorily complete
the training outlined in this syllabus. When you meet the minimum
requirements of FAR Part 61, your instructor will sign your logbook and recommend you
for the flight examination practical test.
About the Basic Course Summary
Each lesson is fully described within the syllabus, including the
objectives, standards, and measurable units of accomplishment and
learning. The stage objectives and standards are described at the
beginning of each stage with the syllabus.
Basic Course Summary
Obtaining and interpreting a weather briefing.
Preflighting and postflighting the aircraft
Airport operations, taxi, and radio procedures
Takeoff, and the four basics of flight – straight and level, climbs, descents, and turns.
Slow flight and turns
Approach stalls and departure stalls
Steep turns - 45 degree bank
Ground Reference Maneuvers
Following a road, turns about a point, s-turns over a road and rectangular patterns
Pattern entries and go-arounds
Instrument flying and Unusual attitudes
Landings
Emergency procedures
Cross country planning and flying
Solo landings
Solo Cross country flight
Diversions
Night Flying
Advanced landings and takeoffs – Short field and Soft field
Checkride review
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