Flight Training - Private Pilot Certificate If you have ever dreamed of learning how to fly, this is your first step in making that dream a reality. Achieving your Private Pilot License is a great way to enjoy the freedom of flight either recreationally or as a first step towards a career as a Commercial Pilot. Your training will consist of two parts; flight training and ground instruction. During the ground instruction phase you will learn the academic knowledge required to be a proficient pilot. You have several options for ground training, but the goal is to successfully complete your aviation written test The required experience required from a private pilot applicant is a minimum of 40 hours of flight training including a minimum 20 hours dual instruction and 10 hours solo flight time. Course Requirements: You must be at least 16 for a student certificate and 17 for a private pilot certificate. There is no maximum age limit. You must be able to read, speak, and understand English. You must be able to obtain a FAA Third Class Medical certificate Pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test with a minimum score of 70% Other Types of Training Offered (click links below for more info) Recreational Private Instrument Commercial CFI

Schaumburg Regional Airport 905 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193