Private Pilot Requirements

Total Time: 40 hours minimum which consists of at least:

Dual Training
20 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation including:
   3 hours of cross country flight training in a single engine airplane; 
   3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments in a single engine airplane;
   3 hours of flight training in a single engine airplane within the 60 days prior to the practical test. 
   3 hours of night flight training in a single engine airplane, that includes at least:
      a) 1 cross country flight of over 100 nm total distance; and
      b) 10 T/O’s and 10 landings to a full stop with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern at an airport.

Solo
10 hours minimum of solo flying in a single engine airplane on the Private Pilot areas of operation including:
    5 hours of solo cross country flying;
    1 solo cross country flight of at least 150nm total distance 
    3 T/O’s and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower.