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Approved Airplane & Helicopter Flight Training & Scenic Flights Aircraft Fueling, Maintenance/Parts * Aircraft Rental/Leasing/Management * Aircraft Tie-down & Hangar Storage  \n[Info@interstateaviation.com](Info@interstateaviation.com) [www.interstateaviation.com](www.interstateaviation.com)  \nRobertson Airport 62 Johnson Ave. Plainville, CT 06062 1-800-573-5519 860-747-5519  \ninterstate aviation, inc.  \nThank you for inquiring about our  \nPrivate Pilot  \nFlight Training Program!  \nRobertson Airport is the oldest airport in the state of Connecticut, established in 1911.  \nRobertson is a general aviation airport and is managed by Interstate Aviation, Inc. Since 1971, Interstate has been a complete service facility for pilots and aircraft.  \nInterstate Aviation serves the surrounding community by providing, a Full Service FBO, FAA Approved Airplane & Helicopter Flight Training, Aircraft Rental and Leasing, Airplane & Helicopter Scenic Flights, Full Service Aircraft Management, Complete Maintenance Service/Parts & Aircraft Tie-down and Hangar Storage.  \nRobertson Airport has allowed many private and business people, of and around Plainville, the opportunity to meet friends, relatives and business associates in pleasant and modern surroundings.  \nFAA Private Pilot License Requirements:  \n*The following list of requirements represents the minimum and is not meant to be all inclusive. Please refer to the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR) for a comprehensive list.  \nPART 61 (14 CFR 61.109)  \n􀁸 Be at least 16 years old to solo the aircraft and 17 years old to obtain your license.  \n􀁸 Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.  \n􀁸 Obtain at least a 3rd Class Medical Certificate  \n􀁸 Receive and log ground training  \n􀁸 Receive and log a minimum** of 40 hours of flight time that include:  \n􀁸 20 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor (CFI)  \n􀁸 3 hours of cross-country flight training  \n􀁸 3 hours of instrument training  \n􀁸 3 hours of Practical Test preparation  \n􀁸 3 hours of night flight training  \n􀁸 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop  \n􀁸 1 cross-country flight of over 100 NM total distance  \n􀁸 10 hours of solo flight training  \n􀁸 5 hours of solo cross-country time  \n􀁸 1 solo cross country of at least 150 NM with full stop landings at a minimum of 3 points  \n􀁸 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower  \n􀁸 Pass a Knowledge (written) Test  \n􀁸 Pass a Practical (flight) Test  \n**While 40 hours is the FAA minimum amount of hours required to earn a Private Pilot License the national average is between 55 to 70 hours and we offer no guarantee as to the amount of time it will take for you to earn your license. The flight time incurred on a “Demo Flight” is not logged and does not count toward the FAA minimum hourly requirements to obtain your license.  \nInterstate Aviation offers to our prospective helicopter students a Hands-On Low Cost Demonstration Flight*, which consists of a 30 minute, dual instruction flight with one of our Certified Flight Instructors. They will get you familiarized with the helicopter and, once you take flight, they’ll show you how to take the controls for a bit yourself, as well! After the flight, the instructor will also give you a tour of our facilities, review and explain the R44 Helicopter Ground & Flight Training Course and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to stop by any time to view our facilities, check out our helicopter or just to talk to one of our staff about our services. Interstate is open 7 days a week, all year round.  \n*The flight time incurred on a Demo Flight is not logged and does not count toward the FAA minimum hourly requirements to obtain your license.  \nPLEASE CALL OR EMAIL US FOR CURRENT PRICING!  \n| |  | \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | |  | |  |\n| Independent H","cbCairdGnDRRjCJX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairdGnDRRjCJX","pdf",1486159,"English","# FAA Private Pilot License Requirements\n## Part 61 (14 CFR 61.109) requirements\n## Demo flight and course overview\n## TSA Alien Flight Student Program citizenship verification","[{\"question\":\"What are the FAA minimum age requirements for a Private Pilot license?\",\"answer\":\"You must be at least 16 years old to solo the aircraft and 17 years old to obtain your license.\"},{\"question\":\"What minimum flight time is required under FAA Part 61 for Private Pilot training?\",\"answer\":\"The minimum is 40 hours of flight time, including specified training categories such as instructor flight training, cross-country time, instrument training, practical test preparation, night training, and solo requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"Do demo flight hours count toward FAA minimum hour requirements?\",\"answer\":\"No. Flight time incurred on a Demo Flight is not logged and does not count toward FAA minimum hourly requirements to obtain the license.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the TSA Alien Flight Student Program require before lessons begin?\",\"answer\":\"Students seeking flight training must verify U.S. citizenship before any lessons are given, using acceptable original documentation and a government-issued picture ID; a permanent resident card does not qualify as proof of citizenship.\"}]","Private Pilot Flight Training Program - Private Pilot | PDF",1790309450]