The Path to Becoming a Private Pilot

The path to obtaining your private pilot certificate is a combination of FAA regulations, Testing, and flying. To make sure you are aware of all the requirements and the time commitment needed, we recommend you set up an appointment with Hangar 9 Aviation and spend time with our staff reviewing the details. Then we can develop a schedule with you to insure you meet your objective. There will be no charge for this meeting.
FAA requirements

1. Be at least 17 years of age at the time of completion
2. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
3. Provide proof of citizenship
   TSA requires a valid US Passport or Original US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Document and a Government Issued Photo ID (drivers license) to be presented to the flight school
4. Pass a medical exam by an FAA designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
   You will need to fill out and submit the FAA Medical Form 8500-8 found at https://medxpress.faa.gov/
   AME locations can be found at this link: https://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/
5. Pass a written knowledge test
6. Fly a minimum of 40 hours; 20 dual (with an instructor), 10 solo (by yourself), and 10 either dual or solo as needed
7. Pass a practical test (flight test) after completing the requirements above
   
   

Hangar 9 Aviation offers several options to insure you pass the written test including; self paced on-line study, class room study in conjunction with flight training, or one-on-one mentoring. Your flight training will follow a training syllabus that insures you will meet the FAA practical test requirements. We have five instructors and on-line scheduling to help you fly when you have the time.