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发帖数: 1932 | 1 Getting a pilot's license opens up doors of opportunities you may never have
envisioned before. In the United States, you can get a private pilot抯
license which will allow you to fly single-engine aircraft and carry
passengers. You can upgrade this license to further advanced certificates
and licenses.
Here are the basic steps to follow for getting your private pilot license.
1.Be at least 9-13 years of age. Must be 17 to take test but training can
start anytime you're tall enough to reach the rudder pedals.
2.Be able to read, speak, write and understand English.
3.Obtain a Class 3 FAA physical from a certified FAA medical examiner. Go to
FAA.gov for a list of doctors in your area
4.Enroll in a licensed flight school. Costs averages range from $7,000 to $9
,000 for both ground school and flight training.
5.Complete ground training. From a ground school, your flight instructor or
online or even home study (books and video)
6.After your instructor signs you off, take the written test which consists
of 60 multiple-choice questions and can be taken at FAA testing centers or
with licensed test providers. (usually at the FBO where you are taking your
flight training) You must get at least 70% right to pass the written
knowledge test
7.Complete a minimum of forty hours of total flight time with at least 20
hours of instructed flight time.(average person takes 55-65 hours)
8.Complete 10 hours of "solo" flight time, or flight time that you take
without an instructor on board. Your instructor will decide when you are
ready but is usually after about 20 to 25 hours of instructed flight time.
9. Do a cross country flight that has a total length of 100 nautical miles
and has at least 1 point of landing 50 nautical miles straight line distance
form the airport of origin. Complete 3 solo cross country flights after
that.
10.Complete 5 hours of night instruction flight time (exactly as the name
implies)
11.After your instructor feels you are ready, complete your final exam or “
check ride” accompanied by an FAA-certified examiner who will ask you
questions and assess your abilities.
12.Receive your private pilot’s license with a visual flight rules rating.
This allows you to pilot a single-engine aircraft in good visibility during
the day or at night as long as you abide by the FAR's (federal aviation
regulations) pertaining to your license.
13. Check your local FBO, Google your airport and then tack on "FBO" and it
should take you to the websites of the FBO/s at your local airport, there
you can check if they have a pilot training program where you can get your
Private Pilots License.
Tips:
The FAA requires 40 hours of flight time for the private pilot certificate,
but the national average is about 65 hours. Actual flight time varies
depending on how often you fly and it is important to master each step
before pursuing the next one.
Generally, the flight time takes about six to seven months to complete
depending on how much time the student can devote to flight lessons and also
weather conditions.
The costs vary depending on the student’s ability and the type of aircraft
flown. In general, the private pilot license costs between $7,000 and $9,000
and this includes the aircraft rental, instructor fees, books, materials,
knowledge test and the examiner’s fee
source:
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Private-Pilot%E2%80%99s-License-(U |
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