Private Pilot

This FAA license empowers you to fly any aircraft, anytime and anywhere.

The requirements are:
While flight training can start at any age, you must be 16 years old to solo.
You must be 17 years old at the FAA check ride.
Pass a medical exam.
Meet flight experience requirements.
Pass a knowledge exam.
Pass a Practical (flight and oral) exam.
Minimum of 40 flight hours and ground school

Instrument Rating

This FAA training allows you to fly aircraft under instrument flight rules (IFR) in weather such as rain showers, fog, areas of low visibility, and inside of the clouds.

The requirements are:
You must be a Private Pilot.
Meet flight experience required.
Pass a knowledge exam.
Pass a Practical (flight and oral) exam.
Minimum 40 flight hours and ground school

Commercial License

This FAA certificate allows you to fly any aircraft for compensation or hire.

The requirements are:
You must be a private pilot
You must be 18 years old.
Pass a Second Class medical exam.
250 hours total flight experience.
10 hours of multi-engine or complex aircraft time. (Commercial Multi Engine)
Meet PIC experience requirements.
Cross-country time requirements.
Pass a knowledge exam
Pass a Practical (flight and oral) exam.
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Certified Flight Instructor

The preparation of lesson plans and teaching students with varying backgrounds and skills.
Evaluation of individual student flight programs.
Effective pre/post flight instruction.
Analysis and correction of student pilot errors.
Flight instructor responsibilities and certifying procedures.
Requirements include Second-class medical and Commercial Single-Engine Land Certificates.

Instrument Instructor

After becoming a flight instructor (optional), your next step is to become an instrument instructor. This will make you more proficient in instrument flying.

Minimum Requirements:
Second Class Medical
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor