Palm Springs Pilots Association

PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION

NOTE 1:  Where § 61.109 requires “. . . 3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments in a single engine airplane” [i.e., II.A.3.] or “. . . in a multiengine airplane” [i.e., III. A.3.] or “. . . in a powered‑lift” [i.e., VI. A.3.] it has to be in the aircraft in flight.  It cannot be in a FS, FTD, or an PCATC.  The ". . . flight training by reference to instruments . . ." must have been in the aircraft in flight.

II.  For a Single Engine Airplane Rating:

Total Time:  40 hours which consists of at least-

A. Dual: 20 hours of flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation that includes:

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

2. 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 takeoffs and 10 landings with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern.

3. 3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments in a single engine airplane; and (See Note 1)

4. 3 hours of flight training in a single engine airplane within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test.

B. Solo: 10 hours of solo flying in a single engine airplane on the Private Pilot areas of operation, that includes:

1. 5 hours of solo cross-country flying;

2. 1 solo cross-country flight of at least 150 nm. total distance with 3 points and one segment of at least 50 nm. between takeoff and landings; and

3. 3 takeoffs and landings at a controlled airport.

III. For a Multiengine Airplane Rating:

Total Time:  40 hours which consists of at least-

A. Dual: 20 hours of flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation that includes:

1. 3 hours of cross-country flight training in a multiengine airplane;

2. 3 hours of night flight training in a multiengine airplane, that includes at least-

a. 1 cross-country flight of over 100 nm. total distance; and

b. 10 takeoffs and 10 landings with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern.

3. 3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments in a multiengine airplane; and (See Note 1)

4. 3 hours of flight training in a multiengine airplane within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test.

B. Solo: 10 hours of solo flying in an airplane on the Private Pilot areas of operation, that includes:

1. 5 hours of solo cross-country flying;

2. 1 solo cross-country flight of at least 150 nm. total distance with 3 points and one segment of at least 50 nm. between takeoff and landing; and

3. 3 takeoffs and landings at a controlled airport.

IV.  For a Helicopter Rating:

Total Time:  40 hours which consists of at least-

A. Dual: 20 hours of flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation that includes:

1. 3 hours of cross-country flight training in a helicopter;

2. 3 hours of night flight training in a helicopter, that includes at least-

a. 1 cross-country flight of over 50 nm. total distance; and

b. 10 takeoffs and 10 landings with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern.

3. 3 hours of flight training in a helicopter within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test.

B. Solo: 10 hours of solo flying in a helicopter on the Private Pilot areas of operation, that includes:

1. 3 hours of solo cross-country flying;

2. 1 solo cross-country flight of at least 75 nm. total distance with 3 points and one segment of at least 25 nm. between takeoff and landing; and

3. 3 takeoffs and landings at a controlled airport.

V.  For a Gyroplane Rating:

Total Time:  40 hours which consists of at least-

A. Dual: 20 hours of flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation that includes:

1. 3 hours of cross-country flight training in a gyroplane;

2. 3 hours of night flight training in a gyroplane, that includes at least-

a. 1 cross-country flight of over 50 nm. total distance; and

b. 10 takeoffs and 10 landings with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern.

3. 3 hours of flight training in a gyroplane within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test.

B. Solo: 10 hours of solo flying in a gyroplane on the Private Pilot areas of operation, that includes:

1. 3 hours of solo cross-country flying;

2. 1 solo cross-country flight of at least 75 nm. total distance with 3 points and one segment of at least 25 nm. between takeoff and landing; and

3. 3 takeoffs and landings at a controlled airport.

VI.  For a Powered-Lift Rating:

Total Time:  40 hours which consists of at least-

A. Dual: 20 hours of instruction time with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation that includes:

1. 3 hours of cross-country flight training in a powered‑lift;

2. 3 hours of night flight training in a powered‑lift, that includes at least-

a. 1 cross-country flight of over 100 nm. total distance; and

b. 10 takeoffs and 10 landings with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern.

3. 3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments in a powered‑lift; and (See Note 1)

4. 3 hours of flight training in a powered‑lift within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test.

B. Solo: 10 hours of solo flying in an airplane or powered‑lift on the Private Pilot areas of operation, that includes:

1. 5 hours of solo cross-country flying;

2. 1 solo cross-country flight of at least 150 nm. total distance with 3 points and one segment of at least 50 nm. between takeoff and landings locations; and

3. 3 takeoffs and landings at a controlled airport.

VII.  For a Glider Rating

A. Total Time: If applicant has not logged at least 40 hours of flight time in heavier than air aircraft, then the applicant must have logged at least 10 hours in gliders on the Private Pilot areas of operation that includes 20 flights in a glider and includes at least—

1. Dual: 3 flights in a glider with an instructor within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test; and

2. Solo: 2 hours of solo flying in a glider with not less than 10 launches and landings.

or

B. Total Time: If applicant has logged at least 40 hours of flight time in heavier than air aircraft, then the applicant must have logged at least 3 hours in gliders on the Private Pilot areas of operation, that includes:

1. Dual: 3 flights in a glider with an instructor within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test; and

2. Solo: 10 flights of solo flying in a glider.

VIII.  For an Airship Rating:

Total Time:  36 hours which consists of at least-

A. Dual: 25 hours of flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation that includes:

1. 3 hours of cross-country training in an airship; and

2. 3 hours of night flight training in an airship, that includes at least-

a. 1 cross-country of over 25 nm. total distance; and

b. 5 takeoffs and 5 landings with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern.

3. 3 hours of flight training by reference to maneuvering by instruments in an airship;

4. 3 hours of flight training in an airship within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test; and

B. Performing PIC: 5 hours performing the duties of a PIC in an airship with an authorized instructor on board.

IX.  For a Balloon Rating:

Total Time:  10 hours of flight training that includes at least 6 flights with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation,

which includes:

A. If the training is in a gas balloon, at least 2 flights of 2 hours each that includes at least---

1. Dual: 1 flight in a gas balloon, involving a controlled ascent to 3000' AGL;

2. Dual: 1 flight in a gas balloon in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test; and

3. Performing PIC: 2 flights in a gas balloon performing the duties of the PIC.

or

B. If the training is in a balloon with an airborne heater, --

1. Dual: 2 flights of 1 hour each in a balloon with an airborne heater within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test;

2. Dual: 1 flight in a balloon with an airborne heater involving a controlled ascent to 2000' AGL; and

3. Solo: 1 solo flight in a balloon with airborne heater.