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It is not only a requirement fora more advanced certification, it also builds a foundation for these more advanced certifications and educates about pursuing a professional pilot career.  \nUSFA's unique guarantee and up-front pricing, pay as you go option where the oneon-one training may be structured to meet any schedule, with USFA’s ability to meet commitments; is unparalleled in the flight training industry and makes USFA one of the best choices for an airline pilot aspirant.  \nStudent pilot requirements:  \n1. Be at least 16 years of age.  \n2. Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical reasons, then the Administrator may place such operating limitations on that applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft.  \n3. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate.  \nPrivate pilot (Complete Basic Pilot):  \n1. Be at least 17 years of age.  \n2. Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical reasons, then the Administrator may place such operating limitations on that applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft.  \n3. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate  \nThe tuition cost includes the ground and flight training, materials, books, charts and all exam fees required. It guarantees up to five (5) more flying hours than the requirement of 45 hours. It is a complete cost and the student can expect to graduate within this cost. If the student should require more than the 50 hours, the student will pay for each additional hour. This, however, seldom happens in our intensive course because of personalized training. Most full-time students graduate at 40-45 hours of training. The duration of the course is approximately five (5)  \nweeks and includes Spin Training.  \nThe (five) 5 hours guarantee is valid only when obtaining the Private Pilot Certification Course as a stand alone course. If using the 1100 Pilot Certification Course as a base for Instrument and/or commercial training these extra hours will count towards these additional requirements, and be paid for by the student.  \nUSFA 1220 Instrument Rating Pilot Course:  \n1. Hold at least a current Private Pilot Certificate with an aircraft category and class rating that applies to the instrument rating sought.  \n2. Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical reasons, then the Administrator may place such operating limitations on that applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft.  \n3. Hold at least a current third class medical certificate.  \nAllows full instrument flying privileges. All previous instrument time is credited. The tuition cost includes the ground and flight training, material, books, charts and all exam fees required. It guarantees up to five (5) more flying hours than the minimum requirement of 40 hours. It is a complete cost and the student can expect to graduate within this cost. If the student should require more than the 45 hours, the student will pay for each additional hour. This however seldom happens in our intensive course because of personalized training. Most full time students graduate at 36-38 hours of training. The duration of the course is approximately five (5) weeks depending on the student's previous experience.  \nThe (five) 5 hours guarantee is valid only when obtaining the Instrument Rating Certification Course as a stand alone course. If using the 1220 Instrument Rating Certification Course in the co","cbCaiuUW1P7it6Pt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuUW1P7it6Pt","pdf",59980,"English","# USFA 1100 Pilot Certification Course\n## Eligibility requirements\n## Tuition, guaranteed flight hours, and course duration\n# USFA 1220 Instrument Rating Pilot Course\n## Eligibility requirements\n## Tuition, credited time, and course duration\n# USFA 1270 Multi-Engine Rating Pilot Course\n## Training rationale and aircraft choice\n## Eligibility requirements and included privileges","[{\"question\":\"What are the student pilot requirements for the USFA 1100 course?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must be at least 16, be able to read, speak, and understand English, and hold at least a current third-class medical certificate. 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