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1) Minimum Requirements
In the U.S., these are the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for obtaining a pilot's license:
(a) Minimum age: 17 years.
(b) Language: must be able to speak English.
(c) Must be able to pass a basic medical exam.
(d) Pass a written knowledge exam.
(e) Pass a flying exam.
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2) Safety
You may have heard stories that flying is much safer than driving. General aviation (non-airliner and non-military) flying has about ten percent the number of accidents as automobiles (per-vehicle-mile basis). The accident rate has actually been decreasing for the last 25 years.
There are many reasons for this type of flying to be so safe. These include very thorough required training (and re-training), demanding aircraft build specs, and new technology for cockpit instruments.
3) Flight Training
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Pilot training consists of both ground and flight school. On the agenda are: rules and regulations, flight planning, how to navigate, use the radio, and understanding weather. To earn your certificate, you must pass the FAA written exam, as well as the flying exam, or check-ride.Where You Can Go To Find Roman Jewelry Making Directions
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4) Costs
A common question for would-be pilots is: How much will it cost? Factors include: where you live, how often you fly, and the type of license. Expect to spend around US$4,500 - $6,000 to obtain a private pilot's certificate. This estimate is usually based on the 40 hrs minimum of required flight time, however the U.S. national average is more like 65 hrs of flight time. Renting the trainer airplane is the biggest chunk of the cost, being somewhere in the range of $50 to $80 per hour.
If the costs seem high, remind yourself that you're learning a life-altering skill. In the long run, many people find that the rewards are huge.
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