Questions:
Answers are listed below by number.
1. What are the requirements to becoming a student pilot?
2. Do I need a FAA medical and student pilot certificate before I start flying?
3. How often should I take lessons when I start learning to fly?
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1. What are the requirements to becoming a private pilot?
To be eligible for a Student Pilot Certificate, a person must:
(1) be at least 16 years of age, except for the operation of a glider or balloon, in which case the applicant must be at least 14 years of age;
(2) be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language; and
(3) hold at least a current third-class medical certificate, except for a glider or balloon flight.
2. Do I need a FAA Medical and student pilot certificate before I start flying?
No. You may begin your training without getting a physical, however, we suggest you obtain a FAA Medical and student pilot certificate as soon as possible so that any issues may be resolved before getting too far into your training. A student pilot certificate is required in order to fly solo in an aircraft.
3. How often should I take lessons when I start learning to fly?
We recommend you fly at least three time a week when you are beginning. In a recent article in Plane & Pilot Magazine, Tammy Owens writes, "Since you typically pay for the aircraft and the instructor by the hour, students who complete their training in 60 hours will spend significantly less money than a student who requires 100 hours. You can go a long way toward reducing the cost of your training by flying as often as your budget and schedule allow. If you can train only once a week, you may take several times longer than if you can fly three or five times a week or every day. The more frequently you fly, the more quickly you’ll learn and get your license."
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