Nashville CFI

Private Pilot Airplane Requirements (FAR 61.103)

• 17 years old, English proficient
• Pass required knowledge exam (70%)
• Must log 40 hours including 20 hours from instructor and 10 solo
• 3 hours training for flight by instruments
• 3 hours training on cross country flying
• 3 hours night flight including one cross country over 100 NM total distance and 10 takeoffs and landings to full stop
• 10 hours solo with 5 hours of solo cross country, including 1 solo cross country of at least 150nm total and a minimum of 3 points, where one segment >= 50nm
• 3 takeoffs / landings to full stop at a tower airport
• 3 hours training in preparation for the practical within 60 days of test
• Pass the practical exam with a flight examiner