Private Pilot License
A Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is a license that permits the holder to act as the pilot-in-command of an aircraft privately (not for pay). The requirements to obtain the license are determined by the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO), but the actual implementation varies widely from country to country. According to the ICAO, it is obtained by successfully completing a course with at least 40 hours (45 in Europe & Namibia) of flight time, passing seven written exams, completing an extensive solo cross country flight (minimum cumulative solo flight time is 10 hours), and successfully demonstrating flying skills to an examiner during a flight test or checkride (including an oral exam).
In the United States, pilots can be trained under Title 14 of federal code part 141 which allows them to apply for their certificate in as little as 35 hours. However, most pilots require 60–70 hours of flight time to complete training. The minimum age for a private pilot certificate is 16 for balloons and gliders, and 17 for powered flight (airplanes, helicopters, and gyroplanes).
In the United States, pilots can be trained under Title 14 of federal code part 141 which allows them to apply for their certificate in as little as 35 hours. However, most pilots require 60–70 hours of flight time to complete training. The minimum age for a private pilot certificate is 16 for balloons and gliders, and 17 for powered flight (airplanes, helicopters, and gyroplanes).
Requirements
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DCA
17 Years of age
Read, Write, Speak English Hold a Restricted Radio Operator's Certificate You must complete a training course at a ATO Pass Written Exams Hold a valid Student Pilot License Class 2 Medical 45 Hours Flight Time 5 Hours may be in an approved FSTD 25 Hours Dual 150 NM X-Country Full stop landings at 2 Aerodromes 10 Hours Solo " Supervised" 5 Hours Solo X-Country, Pass a Practical Test (Skills Test) |
FAA
17 Years of age
Read, Write, Speak English Training can be completed in various ways Pass Written Exam Hold a valid Student Pilot License Class 3 Medical 40 Hours Flight Time 5 Hours may be in an approved FSTD 20 Hours Dual 150 NM X-Country Full stop landings at 3 Aerodromes 10 Hours Solo 3 Hours of Night Dual 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to Full Stop 100 Nm X-Country 3 Hours X-Country 3 Hours Instrument 10 Hours Solo Pass Practical Test ( CheckRide) |
EASA
17 Years of age
Read, Write, Speak English Hold a Flight Radio Telephony Operators Licence. You must complete a training course at a ATO Pass Written Exam Class 2 Medical 45 Hours Flight Time 5 Hours may be in an approved FSTD 25 Hours Dual 150 NM X-Country Full stop landings at 2 Aerodromes 10 Hours Solo " Supervised" 5 Hours Solo X-Country, Pass a Practical Test (Skills Test) |
Privelages
The privileges of the holder of a PPL(A) are to act without remuneration as PIC or Co-Pilot on aeroplanes