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Although there are currency and medical requirements to make sure you stay proficient and healthy, only a few other factors affect when and where you can fly.\u003Cbr>o Once you earn your license, you are free to wander around in the skies below 18,000 feet to your heart's content.\u003Cbr>o You can fly in some weather conditions but not others, at least without additional training.\u003Cbr>o You can fly at night as long as you have received the required night training.\u003Cbr>• To be eligible for a private pilot certificate, a person must:\u003Cbr>o Be at least 17 years of age\u003Cbr>o Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.\u003Cbr>• FAA Minimum Flight Time (Part 61):\u003Cbr>o 40 hours total Flight Time\u003Cbr>o 20 hours Flight Instruction\u003Cbr>o 10 hours Solo including:\u003Cbr>§ 5 hours solo Cross-Country\u003Cbr>§ 150 nautical mile Cross-Country with 3 full stop landings\u003Cbr>§ 3 Takeoffs and Landings at an airport with a Control Tower\u003Cbr>o 3 hours Cross-Country dual\u003Cbr>o 3 hours Night Flight including:\u003Cbr>§ 100 nautical mile Cross-Country\u003Cbr>§ 10 Takeoffs and Landings to a full stop\u003Cbr>o 3 hours Instrument Training\u003Cbr>o 3 hours Test Prep Flight Training within 60 days of practical test. |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |\n\n\n|  | Cost: Based on using a Cessna 172, 65 hours of flight time, 45 hours instruction *\u003Cbr>Private Pilot training:\u003Cbr>• 10 hours ground instruction\u003Cbr>o 10 hours x $45/hr ground instructor = $450\u003Cbr>• 45 hours of flight instruction\u003Cbr>o 45 hours x $80/hr flight instructor = $3,600\u003Cbr>• 65 hours aircraft time\u003Cbr>o 65 hours x $185/hr = $12,025\u003Cbr>Additional costs for required items:\u003Cbr>• Ground School (average) = $300\u003Cbr>• FAA Medical Exam (3rd Class) = $160\u003Cbr>• FAA Written Exam = $175\u003Cbr>• FAA Practical Test = $750\u003Cbr>• Miscellaneous Books and Supplies = $100\u003Cbr>• Renter’s Insurance = $350 (yearly cost)\u003Cbr>Total Cost: $17,910\u003Cbr>*FAA minimum flight time is 40 hours. 20 hours instruction. Numbers based on national averages.\u003Cbr>Flight School Payment Options:\u003Cbr>• Cash\u003Cbr>• Check\u003Cbr>• Credit Card\u003Cbr>• Finance |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |","cbCaivRlToa8lM8N","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivRlToa8lM8N","pdf",172067,"English","# Private Pilot Certificate Overview\n## What is a private pilot?\n## Eligibility requirements\n## FAA minimum flight time (Part 61)\n# Cost Estimate and Payment Options\n## Cost breakdown (Cessna 172 example)\n## Additional required items\n## Total cost and payment methods","[{\"question\":\"What privileges does a private pilot certificate provide?\",\"answer\":\"A private pilot license allows flying in the United States and also outside the U.S. when complying with foreign regulations. 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