Ask a Pilot - Time for Private Pilot License
Dave, 37
Question:
How long does it take the average person to obtain their pilots license?
Answer:
The minimum flight time required by the Federal Aviation Administration to obtain your Private Pilot License is 40 hours, however it typically takes the average person between 60 and 80 hours.
The actual length of time the process takes depends on how often you fly! For more information, you can visit the FAA's official Web site: www.faa.gov
Blue skies!
Question:
How long does it take the average person to obtain their pilots license?
Answer:
The minimum flight time required by the Federal Aviation Administration to obtain your Private Pilot License is 40 hours, however it typically takes the average person between 60 and 80 hours.
The actual length of time the process takes depends on how often you fly! For more information, you can visit the FAA's official Web site: www.faa.gov
Blue skies!
1 Comments:
I took my first lesson on July 3 and passed my Private on August 23! 48 hrs of flying over 7 weeks. So it can be done faster if you fly more. I took 8.5 weeks to get my Instrument with 47 hrs of flying. So Fly often and pay less !
Dr Bill Heybruck, Charlotte, NC
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