Flight Training - Recreational Pilot The Recreational Pilot Permit is the most economical certification, however; it carries certain restrictions. With a Recreational Pilot License you may fly single engine aircraft having four or fewer seats, during the daytime and under visual flight rules. A Recreational Pilot may take only one passenger at a time and is not permitted to fly beyond 50 miles from the airport where training was taken without additional instruction. Flight training may be started at any time. Students determine their schedules based on their own availability. Course Requirements: You must be at least 16 years old. 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 Minimum 30 hours of flight training including a minimum 15 hours dual instruction and 3 hours solo flight time. Pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test with a minimum score of 70% Pass the Recreational Pilot Flight Test Other Types of Training Offered (click links below for more info) Recreational Private Instrument Commercial CFI

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