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Step 1: Obtain a 3rd Class Medical Certificate
Individuals desiring a private pilot certificate must obtain at least a third-class medical certificate. The FAA medical examination is a routine exam administered by FAA designated doctors called aviation medical examiners (AMEs), who will issue your medical certificate after the exam.
Even if you have a physical handicap, medical certificates can be issued in many cases. Operating limitations may be imposed depending upon the nature of the disability. Visit the FAA's find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for a listing of AMEs by state and city. Call (800) 874-5346 if you have questions.
Step 2: Obtain a Student Pilot Certificate
- You must be at least 16yrs old.
- You must be able to Read, Speak, and Understand the English Language
- Application sent to FAA and TSA
Step 3: Prepare for and pass the FAA Knowledge Test
Participate in a Ground School
Program of your choice.
Step 4: Choose a Flight School
Visit several flight schools, if more than one is available, to talk to flight instructors about flight lessons. It is important to choose a flight instructor with whom you will feel comfortable. This may be difficult to determine after only a short meeting or introductory flight; however, you will certainly learn more when you are ready to learn and you are comfortable with the learning environment. Speak with several instructors!
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Step 5: Make a Plan & Get Ready to Fly!
Once you have made a preliminary choice of flight instructor, you need to sit down with your flight instructor and map out a plan for success!
- When and how often you will fly.
- When you will take the FAA pilot knowledge test.
- When you should plan to take your FAA practical test.
- When and how payments will be made for your instruction.
- Take and pass your knowledge and practical tests!
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Ready to get started? The first step is to schedule an enrollment meeting with our Flight Instructor or Flight School Manager. Please be willing to provide/submit a copy of your Driver’s License, a valid United States Passport and/or Birth Certificate. ***(YOU WILL NOT QUALIFY TO FLY WITHOUT THESE DOCUMENTS ON FILE)***
If you are pursuing an advanced rating, please bring your pilot’s certificate, medical certificate, and logbook. During the meeting you will be set up with access to the online schedule, be paired with a flight instructor, and scheduled for your first flight school courses lesson! Congratulations, now..."Let's Go!"
