How old do you have to be to start private pilot training.?

Answer 1

You can train at any age. You need to be 17 years old to be certified. The cost is $3,500 - $4,500.

Eligibility Requirements Summary: 61.103

* 17 years of age;
* Read, speak, understand, and write English;
* Receive an endorsement from an instructor who gave or reviewed the applicants ground training and certified that the student is prepared for the knowledge test;
* Pass a knowledge test;
* Receive an endorsement from an instructor who conducted the applicants training and certified the applicant is prepared for the practical test;
* Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of 61.103
* Pass an oral and flight test on the areas of 61.107b.

Answer 2

There is no minimum age limit for starting flying lessons in the US. You have to be 16 to get a Student pilot certificate to solo and 17 to get a private pilot certificate. Any person can fly an airplane with a certificated pilot at the other set of controls.
You must be 17 to apply for a recreational or sport pilot license.

Answer 3

There are different regulations in different countries, so you should state which country you intend to train in.

In the U.S. you can start private pilot training at any age, however, to make a solo flight, you must be at least 16 years of age and have a student pilot certificate acquired by passing an FAA medical exam, then your instructor will sign it when he or she thinks you're ready. To receive a Private Pilot Certificate, which allows you to carry passengers, you must be at least 17 years of age and pass an oral and practical test.

If you are quite a bit younger than 16 you could go up a few times with an instructor to get a look at what is involved with flying and look at the different parts of an airplane to see how it works. You can then more readily understand what you are reading when you study aerodynamics, powerplant operation, weather, navigation, communication etc..

Answer 4

You can start your training at any age although you cannot solo an aircraft until you are 16. Then you cannot get your pilots certificate (license) until you are 17. If you have other questions I would suggest going to www.faa.gov and you should be able to get most of your answers there.
On a side note I started flying when I was 13 and loved every minute of it!

Answer 5

In Australia you can learn legally at 16 and get a restricted licence at the same age after 33 flying hours for unrestricted further 13 hours an instuctor 65 hours and then you can do areobatic training or go to commercial pilot its fun if you can afford it.

Answer 6

There is no minimum age to enter pilot training. But there is an age requirement to be issued a license. Check the FARs.

Answer 7

I don't know the exact age, but young (under 10 yrs) children have started training. They can't obviously solo until they are older, but they can start training young. Hope this helps

Answer 8

In the US an 8-month-old baby can fly a private airplane......just won't get a license.

Answer 9

14 yrs