{"id":44246,"date":"2017-07-18T09:59:06","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T14:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fly.binacole.com\/?page_id=44246"},"modified":"2024-10-10T20:48:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T20:48:19","slug":"how-to-become-a-pilot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fly.binacole.com\/florida\/how-to-become-a-pilot\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Pilot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You can become a pilot. Our flight instructors helped thousands of men and women just like you become professional pilots.<\/h3>\n
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Below are the basic steps for becoming a pilot<\/a> and earning a private pilot certificate.<\/p>\n

Step 1:\u00a0Research Pilot Schools<\/h4>\n

The first step in becoming a pilot is to research your flight training<\/a> options. Learn and compare available programs offered by flight schools, and pick the best match for your aviation goals. Request Program Information \u00bb<\/p>\n

Step 2:\u00a0Visit the Flight School<\/h4>\n

When you will visit the school you will meet and talk with pilot instructors<\/a>, tour the facilities and see the fleet<\/a>. It will help you see first-hand the training<\/a>, aircraft, and quality of instruction a flight school will offer you. Get Started by Scheduling Your Visit Online.<\/p>\n

Step 3:\u00a0Apply for FAA Medical Certificate<\/h4>\n

Pilots must meet basic medical requirements to fly. If you want to fly professionally, you must meet higher medical standards than recreational pilots and should apply for a first class medical certificate through an Aeromedical Examiner (AME).<\/p>\n

Step 4:\u00a0Apply for FAA Student Pilot Certificate<\/h4>\n

Apply for a student pilot certificate through the FAA’s Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website (your flight instructor can help with this). While you don’t need a student pilot certificate to start flying lessons, you will need it to fly solo during your training.<\/p>\n

Step 5:\u00a0Start Flight Training Lessons<\/h4>\n

Start taking flight training lessons and begin working towards obtaining the aeronautical knowledge and pilot training experience requirements needed to become a private pilot.<\/p>\n

Step 6:\u00a0Pass Private Pilot Knowledge Test<\/h4>\n

During your private pilot flight training, you will need to take and pass the computer-based FAA private pilot knowledge test. To be eligible for the test, you must receive an endorsement from your flight instructor.<\/p>\n

Step 7:\u00a0Pass Private Pilot Practical Exam<\/h4>\n

The final step in earning your FAA private pilot certificate is to take a practical exam with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). This exam consists of both an oral and a flight portion, and once completed you will be a private pilot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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