The FAA has established minimum requirements for obtaining a Private Pilot License as follows:

-Be at least 17 years of age on the date of Practical Testing.

-Hold a valid Third Class FAA Medical Certificate or Basic Med.

-Pass a Private Pilot Written Exam.

-Endorsement by a Certified Flight Instructor.

-40 Hours Minimum Flight Time, to Include:

• 20 Hours Dual Flight Instruction
• 3 Hours Cross Country
• 3 Hours Night Flying
• 10 Night Take-Offs and Landings
• Night Cross Country Flight Covering 100 nautical miles
• 3 Hours Instrument Flight Training
• 3 Hours Private Pilot Test Preparation
(Must be within 2 calandar months prior to Practical Test)
• 10 Hours of Solo Flight
• 5 Hours of Solo Cross Country
• 3 Solo Full Stop Landings at a Controlled Field

Practical Test including Oral Exam and Flight Test



Private Pilot License  Pre/ Post, Ground and Flight Instruction rate:

in Norfolk Flight Center Aircraft ----- $ 60/Hr. plus Airplane Rental per Hour

in Personal Aircraft ----- $ 75/Hr.