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 \n3 hours of night flight training in a single engine airplane, that includes at least:  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\n1 cross country flight of over 100 nm total distance; and  \n10 T/O’s and 10 landings to a full stop with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern at an airport.  \n3 hours of flight training in a single-engine airplane on the control and maneuvering of an airplane solely by reference to instruments,  including straight and level flight, constant airspeed climbs and descents, turns to a heading, recovery from unusual flight attitudes, radio communications, and the use of navigation systems/facilities and radar services appropriate to instrument flight.  \nAreas of Operation Taught Practiced Proficient Skills Taught Practiced Proficient  \nPreflight Preparation Preflight Procedures  \nAirport and Seaplane based operations  \nTakeoffs, Landings, and go-arounds Performance maneuvers Navigation  \nSlow flight and stalls  \nBasic instrument maneuvers Emergency operations Night Operations Postflight Procedures  \nRegular T/O & Landing Soft Field T/O & Landing  \nShort Field T/O & Landing Forward Slip to Landing Go Arounds  \nSteep Turns Ground Reference Maneuvers Straight and Level Flight Climbs and Descents  \nRadio Communications  \nBefore you Solo  \nSolo-Local  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nMedical endorsement from a FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner | Minimum 3rd Class Student Pilot Certificate  \nPre Solo Test Complete  \nLocal solo flight endorsements  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nPresolo aeronautical Knowledge | 61.87(b)  \nPresolo flight training | 61.87(c)  \nSolo flight-Good for 90 days | 61.87 (p)(v)  \n-Other endorsements may be required for solo flights into other airports or airspace. Verify with your CFI prior to your solo.  \nSolo-Cross Country  \nCross country solo flight endorsements  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\nInitial solo cross country flight | 61.93(c)(2)(i)  \nSolo cross country flight-With Location | 61.93(c)(2)(ii)  \n Solo Training Requirements   \n10 hours minimum of solo flying in a single engine airplane on the Private Pilot areas of operation including:  \n5 hours of solo cross country flying;  \n1 solo cross country flight of at least 150nm total distance with full stop landings at 3 points and one segment of at least 50nm between  \nT/O and landings; and  \n3 T/O’s and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower, each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern.  \nBefore Your Checkride  \n3 hours of flight training in a single engine airplane within 2 calendar months prior to the practical test.  \n40 total flight time-At Least Ground school complete Written Test Endorsement  \nPrivate pilot aeronautical knowledge test Training | 61.105 Written Test Complete  \nSchedule Checkride Date:   Checkride Endorsements  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\nCompletion of prerequisite for practical test | 61.39(a)(6)  \nPrivate pilot practical test | 61. 103(f), 61. 107(b), 61.109  \n-Other endorsements may be required-Verify with your CFI prior to your checkride  \nCheckride  \nCheckride Complete | Congratulations! You're a Pilot  \n-Other endorsements may be required for a discontinuance or a notice of disapproval","cbCaikrUcdSVyqHX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikrUcdSVyqHX","pdf",114934,"English","# Initial Requirements\n## Dual Training Requirements\n## Areas of Operation and Skills\n## Presolo Requirements\n## Solo Training Requirements\n## Before Your Checkride","[{\"question\":\"What are the minimum age and English proficiency requirements for a Private Pilot Certificate?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must be at least 17 years old to obtain a Private Pilot Certificate and be proficient at English.\"},{\"question\":\"How many hours of dual flight training are required before solo?\",\"answer\":\"A minimum of 20 hours of flight training with an instructor is required, including specified cross-country and night training hours and instrument-related flight training.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the solo training requirements before the checkride?\",\"answer\":\"The checklist requires 10 hours minimum of solo flying in a single engine airplane, including 5 hours of solo cross-country, a solo cross-country flight of at least 150 nm with full stop landings at three points, and additional T/O and landing requirements at an airport with an operating control tower.\"}]","Private Pilot Certificate Checklist - Initial Requirements | PDF",1790310835]