how hard and how long will it take to get a pilots license?

Question

i was wondering how long it would take. how much it would cost. and how hard it is to get one

Answer 1

It will depend on your abilities and available time. You have to have so many flight hours and solo time actually flying. If, you can fly every day, then you may get the license in a week. But, the other Tests to consider and when these tests are offered in your area. So, you may have everything finished but have to wait 2 weeks for your final test.
I usually give the FAA link, but, this one puts it into a simple to understand, 1, 2, 3 ...
http://www.ehow.com/how_2464_private-pilots-license.html

I will add, in the link, Step 4 you may want to make Step 1 as they mention in a round about way.

Answer 2

Yes. At an hour (or less) a week, it will take more than a year to get your private pilot's license in a fixed wing airplane. The average completion time for new student pilots in the USA is around 55-60 flight hours. If you only fly an hour a week a good part of each lesson will be spent in review from the previous lesson(s), where if you can fly more frequently, there will be less review and more learning. You'll also have to take time out for bad weather and aircraft maintenance. I got my private in about 3 months of flying an hour every morning that the airplane was available and the weather allowed.

Answer 3

Just a few specifics on the Private Pilot's Certificate. Minimum number of training hours is 40, most people average about 60-70 hours. If you took 2 one hour lessons a week, well, do the math. You must also complete a ground school course that teaches you basic aerodynamics, communications, flight planning, weather principles, etc. You can solo at age 16 and obtain your certificate at 17.
Right now, average total cost for a private pilot's license is approx $5500-8000, depending upon how long it takes you and where you get your training. I recommend going to to the AOPA website below. Lots of good free info. There are a lot of schools around. You might also check at a local airport and see if there is a flying club. Joining a club and flying their plane during your lessons can sometimes save you a pretty good chunk of money.
Obtaining a multi-engine commercial certificate is significantly more money. Depending upon where you take your training and hours involved, it can run anywhere from $45,000 to $100,000.

www.aopa.org/learntofly/

Answer 4

There is no such thing as a Pilot's "License". It is a "Certificate". It is only a 'license' to learn.
See some of my other posts for time, costs, advice.
Basically some of the figures here are reasonable. Figure between 50 and 60 hours of flight time. Check with your local airport and talk to instructors to get a feel for your area.
Check out the AOPA website.
And contrary to one post here, it is harder to fly a plane than to drive a car.

Answer 5

A private licence requires nothing more than a little effort and around $5000. Most anyone that can make half a job at driving a car well will be able to fly a light aircraft. Plan on around 40 hours of in-air time.

Answer 6

16 year old can get a student pilots licence 17 year old can get a private pilots license and 18year olds you can get your commercial pilot license and as for price it matters if you go to the armed forces or a training place. est.15-18grand

Answer 7

5 weeks and US$5000.

Answer 8

Try looking here.

http://www.geocities.com/av8trxx99/FAQ.html