Certificate
Private pilot certificate
Develop the aircraft handling, navigation, decision-making, and communication skills that underpin the rest of your training.
Your planning checklist
- Work through ground study, instructor-led flight lessons, and required solo training.
- Review your knowledge-test preparation, flight experience, and endorsements with your instructor.
- Prepare for the private pilot practical test using the current Airman Certification Standards.
Check the source
FAA · Private pilot airplane ACS ↗
This is a U.S. airplane career-planning guide. Confirm current requirements, eligibility and training credit with your instructor and the FAA. Completing a checklist does not establish a qualification or guarantee a job.