Private Eligibility Requirements: FAR 61.103

Question 1

What are the Private Eligibility Requirements according to FAR 61.103 (ONE)

Answer 1

Be at least 17 y/o

Question 2

What are the Private Eligibility Requirements according to FAR 61.103 (TWO)

Answer 2

Read, write, speak, & understand English

Question 3

What are the Private Eligibility Requirements according to FAR 61.103 (THREE)

Answer 3

Have US student pilot cert

Question 4

What are the Private Eligibility Requirements according to FAR 61.103 (FOUR)

Answer 4

At least a Third class medical

Question 5

What are the Private Eligibility Requirements according to FAR 61.103 (FIVE)

Answer 5

Log ground/flight training & given proper endorsements but an authorized instructor

Question 6

What are the Private Eligibility Requirements according to FAR 61.103 (SIX)

Answer 6

Pass req. knowledge & practice tests

Question 7

What are the Private Eligibility Requirements according to FAR 61.103 (SEVEN)

Answer 7

Meet all requirements from FAR 61.109

40 HOURS TOTAL MIN.

20 HOURS W/ AUTH. INSTRUCTION
- 3 hrs sim
- 3 hrs XC
- 3 hrs night (100NM XC w/ 10 t/o & landings to full stop)
- 3 hrs of practice prep.

10 HOURS SOLO
- 5 hrs XC (at least one 150NM XC of 3 different legs / 3 different airports. 1 leg greater than 50NM, w/ full stop landings)
- 3 t/o landings to a full stop at a field