Private Pilot Ground
FAA Requirements to Obtain a Private Pilot Certificate (Summary)
1.Be at least 17 years of age.
2.Be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English
3.Obtain at least a third-class FAA medical certificate.
4.Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or complete a home-study course.
5.Pass a knowledge test with a score of 70% or better.
6.Accumulate appropriate flight experience.
7.Receive a total of 40 hr. of flight instruction and solo flight time and demonstrate skill 8.Successfully complete a practical (flight) test given as a final exam by an FAA inspector or designated pilot examiner and conducted as specified in the FAA's Private Pilot Practical Test Standards
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Lesson 1: DISCOVERING AVIATION
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 2: AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 3: AERODYNAMIC PRINCIPLES
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 4: THE FLIGHT ENVIRONMENT
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 5: COMMUNICATION AND FLIGHT INFORMATION
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 6: METEOROLOGY FOR PILOTS
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 7: INTERPRETING WEATHER DATA
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 8: AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 9: NAVIGATION
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 10: HUMAN FACTORS
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 11: FLYING CROSS-COUNTRY
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 12: REGULATIONS
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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What You'll Learn
Build ConfidenceWe break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed. As you progress, you’ll develop both skill and self-assurance, one step at a time.
Learn New ApproachesThrough thoughtful examples and guided exploration, you'll learn to approach obstacles with fresh eyes. This course is about unlocking flexibility, not following formulas.
Gain Practical ToolsEach lesson is designed to equip you with useful strategies you can immediately put into action. It’s about learning with purpose and seeing real results.