does anyone know how many hours a trainee pilot needs to clock up before he can become a pilot?

Answer 1

your question is does anyone know, obviously the above posters do not know, they are guessing.

To become a private pilot in the good ole US of A it is 40
To become a Commercial Pilot, 250 hours of flight itme
To become a recreational pilot must receive and log at least 30 hours of flight time
For light sport pilot 20 hours of flight time

For Private:
per 14 CFR 61.109......

§ 61.109 Aeronautical experience.


(a) For an airplane single-engine rating. Except as provided in paragraph (k) of this section, a person who applies for a private pilot certificate with an airplane category and single-engine class rating must log at least 40 hours of flight time that includes at least 20 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor and 10 hours of solo flight training in the areas of operation listed in §61.107(b)(1) of this part, and the training must include at least—

(1) 3 hours of cross-country flight training in a single-engine airplane;

(2) Except as provided in §61.110 of this part, 3 hours of night flight training in a single-engine airplane that includes—

(i) One cross-country flight of over 100 nautical miles total distance; and

(ii) 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport.

(3) 3 hours of flight training in a single-engine airplane on the control and maneuvering of an airplane solely by reference to instruments, including straight and level flight, constant airspeed climbs and descents, turns to a heading, recovery from unusual flight attitudes, radio communications, and the use of navigation systems/facilities and radar services appropriate to instrument flight;

(4) 3 hours of flight training in preparation for the practical test in a single-engine airplane, which must have been performed within 60 days preceding the date of the test; and

(5) 10 hours of solo flight time in a single-engine airplane, consisting of at least—

(i) 5 hours of solo cross-country time;

(ii) One solo cross-country flight of at least 150 nautical miles total distance, with full-stop landings at a minimum of three points, and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 50 nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations; and

(iii) Three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport with an operating control tower.

Answer 2

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does anyone know how many hours a trainee pilot needs to clock up before he can become a pilot?

Answer 3

Several Ways: To join a low-paying regional to build your hours up, they require none-500 hours depending on airline (keep in mind your pilot's certificate will get you about 50-ish) To get into a major airline, like United, Southwest, ect, you need 1,500. But wait... HAve you read the paper? Times are Tough. If you have the minimum 1,500 hours, and a spank happy application, while Joe has 3,000 hours and an average application... Joe will get the job, also, if you get a college degree, airlines will be more likely to look at you.. SO HOW DO I GET HOURS? Hours are not cheap. Regional airlines that pay sucky, require 0-500 hours of just being in the air in a winged aircraft. You can get those hours at $500 each flying out your own plane (taking into account fuel) To join a big airline, impossible. They require turboprop hours... which costs $1000 an hour time 1,500 hours. YOu must go through the regional airline. Get your 0-200 hours and join the regional airline. Stay with the company for 10+ years, and gain the 3,000 competitie hours. AIRFORCE/NAVY AIR WING: The airforce takes you in, all you need is a degree in flying planes (they don't require it, but it boosts your chances of being selected to fly an aircraft, only 10% of airforce flies. So they take you in with no hours, and after your 10 year agreement, you haave around 3,000 hours. And it is all free.

Answer 4

40 hours for a private pilot, 250 hours for a commercial pilot and 1500 hours for an airline transport pilot

Answer 5

Minimum of 45 hours.

Class 3 medical certificate is required whilst you are training before you are allowed to fly a plane solo - minimum of 10 hours in your 45 hours training.

Plus a pass rate of 70% in all the exams and you need to do the air law exam as well before you can fly solo for the first time too.

Answer 6

We had one student do his ground school and complete flight training, written exam and pass his flight test in 18 days.
He had 35 flight total hours when he got his private licence.
It was intense and I do not recommend it for everyone.
Generally they like to see a minimum of 45 hours but it depends on the acquired skill as each person is different.

Answer 7

i think its over 100 but its broke up you can be a pilot after 45 but can only fly certain types of aircraft the more hours you notch up the more qualified you become

Answer 8

There is a very minimum which I believe you need 20 as pi;ot in command (with instructor) and 20 SOLO. Very few are competant with that number and require a lot more. Each person ends up with their own requirement.

Answer 9

in UK you need 45hrs to get your PPL so to get a CPL (commercial Pilot Licence) you should really be looking at getting around 50-60hrs

I may be wrong but it is a guess!

hope it helps!

Answer 10

45 hours flying time

Answer 11

45 hours of training - for UK. Other countries may vary.