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Pilot Institute
APRIL 4, 2025
Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 40 flight hours (including 20 dual, 10 solo). Part 141: Minimum 35 flight hours. Checkride: Pass an FAA written knowledge exam and practical flight test (checkride). It gives you the ability to fly in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Pass a practical test (checkride).
WayMan
JUNE 16, 2025
You’ll study: Navigation Aerodynamics Weather theory FAA regulations Flight planning Airspace systems 4. Start Flight Training Flight training is the hands-on part of learning to fly. Begin Ground School Training Ground school provides the foundational knowledge needed to fly safely and legally.
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Pilot Institute
MARCH 7, 2025
FAA Requirements for Currency You can find one of the key regulations about currency in 14 CFR 61.57Recent Flight Experience: Pilot in Command. To act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers or cargo, you must have completed at least three takeoffs and landings within the last 90 days.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 23, 2025
Navigation and flight planning for real-world conditions Customer service and teamwork on multi-crew scales Cost & Financial Implications Military Funding The military pays for your education, flight hours, training aircraft, and instructor costs— no direct cost to you.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 26, 2024
Once you have a good idea of the job they want, we’ll compare costs to flight school so you can start narrowing down your budget. Cargo Pilot As a cargo pilot, you’ll be responsible for hauling loads of stuff from point A to B. The CPL allows you to fly cargo or passengers for money.
Inflight Pilot Training
JUNE 11, 2024
To obtain an instrument rating, you will need to complete additional flight training beyond the PPL. The training covers topics such as flight planning, navigation and instrument approaches. You’ll also need to complete a checkride, or practical test, to demonstrate your capabilities in the cockpit.
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 18, 2024
The change from the Practical Test Standards (PTS) to the ACS was a long-anticipated update for flight instructor applicants and Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs). The newest update was effective for checkrides on 5/31/24 or later. The Private Pilot checkride is based on the Private Pilot ACS.
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