
One cross-country flight of at least 2 hours in a SE airplane in night VFR conditionsģ hrs in a SE airplane in prep for the practical test (within 60 days)ġ0 hrs of solo flight time in a SE on the areas of operation in 61.127 which includes at least: The total straight line distance must be more than 100 nm One cross-country flight of at least 2 hours in a SE airplane in day VFR conditions

Must log at least 250 hours of flight time as a pilot that consists of at least:ġ00 hours in powered aircraft, 50 hours of which must be in airplanesġ00 hours of PIC flight time, which includes at least:ĥ0 hours in cross-country flight of which at least 10 hours must be in airplanesĢ0 hours of training in the areas of operation (61.127(b)(1)) that includes at least:ġ0 hrs of instrument training of which at least 5 hrs must be in a single engine airplaneġ0 hrs of training in an airplane that has retractable gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller, or is turbine powered May not act as PIC for comp/hire as SIC of an aircraft type certificated for more than 1 pilot or act as SIC for an aircraft carrying persons/property for comp/hire.Ĭommercial Pilot Certificate Commercial Pilot Aeronautical Experience Requirements (FAR 61.129) May act as PIC of an aircraft towing a glider. May demonstrate an aircraft to a potential buyer if have over 200 hrs and are an aircraft salesman. May be reimbursed for operating expenses directly related to search and rescue. May act as PIC for a charitable, nonprofit, or community event. May be reimbursed for operating expenses directly related to search and location operations.
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May not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees. May act as PIC for compensation/hire if incidental to the business and no passengers or property.

May not act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire. Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations ( FAR 61.113)
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One segment must be a straight line distance of more than 50 NM between takeoff and landing airports.ģ full stop takeoff and landings at an airport with an operating control tower One solo cross country flight that includes:įull stop landings at 3 different airports Must log at least 40 hours of flight time that consists of at least:Ģ0 hours of those hours must be flight instruction time from a certified flight instructor,which includes at least:ģ hours within the previous 2 calendar monthsġ0 hours of solo flight time that includes: Private Pilot Aeronautical Experience Requirements ( FAR 61.109) Hold either a student pilot, sport pilot, or recreational pilot certificate Private Pilot Certificate Private Pilot Eligibility Requirements ( FAR 61.103)īe able to read, write, speak, and understand English If 12 months go by without being current: You need an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) by either a CFII, examiner, or approved person.ġ) At least a private pilot certificate with category and class rating in aircraft being flownĢ) Possess appropriate medical certificateģ) **PIC on IFR must hold an instrument rating and be instrument current If 6 months go by without being current: You can log the requirements and get current with a safety pilot, instructor, or pilot examiner. For the purpose of currency, night is defined as between the times of 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise ( FAR 61.57b)įor IFR conditions or to file an IFR flight plan, in the proceeding 6 calendar months, you must have performed your “6 HITS” (FAR )ģ) Intercept and Track courses through use of electronic navigational systems

To carry Passengers at night, in the proceeding 90 days, you must have made 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop, at night, in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type. To carry Passengers, in the proceeding 90 days, you must have made 3 takeoffs and landings in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type. Must complete a flight review every 24 calendar months ( FAR 61.56) If on a solo, must have logbook with all solo endorsements Pilot Certificate (student pilot certificate if on solo) In order to act as PIC, you must have the following documents easily accessible:

Documents Required to act as PIC ( FAR 61.3) You can also look up the exact wording in your current FAR/AIM. For further information on any FARs, click on the regulation # and it will take you to a page with more details.
