Back to Home

Before You Start

What You'll Need to Begin Training

FAA Eligibility Requirements

Requirements

Before Lesson One

Minimum Age

16 to solo, 17 to take your practical test and earn a Private Pilot certificate.

14 CFR 61.83 · 61.103

English Proficiency

Able to read, speak, write, and understand English well enough to train and be tested.

14 CFR 61.83(c)

FAA Medical Certificate

A valid medical certificate matching your training goal, or BasicMed once you're eligible.

14 CFR 61.23

Government-Issued Photo ID

A driver's license or passport to verify your identity before we start training.

TSA Citizenship Verification

All students must verify citizenship status before training begins.

49 CFR 1552

Ready to Get Started?

Questions about eligibility? Reach out and we'll walk through it together.

Get Started