In order to get a private pilot's license you need to have or do the following.

• Be 17 years of age (16 for your student pilot certificate)
• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Pass the required written knowledge test (taken on a computer)
• Receive all the proper training and logbook endorsements for the ratting being sought from a qualified instructor. (That's where I come in)
• Pass an oral and practical exam.

For a full time student it is a good idea to fly at least 2-3 times a week. Each time you fly will generally be a 2 hour block. This breaks down to 4-6 hours at the airport a week plus the time needed at home to prepare for the lesson. Less than this, and too much time is spent between lessons creating a need for too much review. More than this is usually to fast of a pace.

For the part-time student, the answer is as much time as you can comfortably fit in. Once a week tends to be good. Much less than that and to much is lost between lessons.

This answer varies from student to student. However, in general if you are flying 2-3 times a week it should take between 4-6 months to get your license. Each lesson will usually be 2 hours and you should be studying that much at home for each lesson.

This is one of those tricky questions because most people aren't going to answer you straight. The federal regulations require you to have a minimum of 40 hours in order to get your license. Many schools use this number to quote you a price, and although it is possible to do you training in that many hours it is not very practical for most people. Realistically most people starting from scratch need closer to the national average of 65 hours. This price breaks down to +/- $100 per hour for the plane and $40 per hour for the instructor. This amount of time will total between $9000-$10000.

There are a few additional costs.

• Training supplies - $300
• Written test fee - $90
• Medical certificate - $65-$100
• Final exam fees - $300

Not at all. Your vision simply needs to be correctable to 20/20. So wearing contacts or eye glasses is fine. Even if you are color blind you can still take an eye test demonstrating your ability that allows you to still get your license.