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Students must be:

• At Least 17 Years Old
• Be Able To Read, Speak & Understand English
• Pass a Flight Medical Exam - 3rd Class Medical Exam Info

Rediair offers both aircraft rental and dual time as needed below.

In order to qualify for your Private Pilots License, you must have:

• 40 Hours Total Flight Time
• 20 Hours Dual Instruction
• 3 Hours Dual Night Flight
• 10 Night Dual Takeoff's & Landings
• 1 Night Dual Cross Country Flight Of At Least 100 Mi
• 3 Hours Dual Cross Country (To Another Airport At Least 50 Miles Away)
• 3 Hours Dual Simulated Instrument Training
• 3 Hours Dual Within 90 Days In Preparation For FAA Practical Test
• 10 Hours Total Solo Flight
• 5 Hours Solo Cross Country Flight (At Least 50 Miles)
• At Least 3 Takeoff's & Landings At A Controlled Airport