2. Pass a written test consisting of 50
multiple-choice questions with a score of 70% or better.
3. Obtain a total of at least 40 hours of flight
time. Within the minimum 20 hours of dual, you must have:
A. 3
hours of cross-country (i.e. to other airports).
B. 3
hours at night, including 1 night cross-country and 10 takeoffs and
landings, to a full stop.
C. 3
hours of flight instruction specifically in preparation for the Private
Pilot practical test within 60 days prior to the test.
D. 3
hours of instrument flight training in an airplane.
E. 10
hours of solo flight time in an airplane, including at least:
1. 5 hours of cross-country flights.
2. 3 solo takeoffs and landings to a full stop at an airport with an
operating control tower.
3. One solo cross-country flight of at least 150NM total distance,
with full-stop landings at a minimum of three points and with one segment
consisting of a distance of at least 50NM
4. Successfully complete a Practical Flight Test, which will be given
as a "final exam" by an FAA inspector or designated
examiner.