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A student pilot may not operate an aircraft in solo flight unless that student pilot has received an endorsement in the student's logbook for the specific make and model aircraft to be flown by an authorized instructor who gave the training within the 90 days preceding the date of the flight.

For a student pilot to be legally able to solo, they will be required to have received 3 separate endorsements from their instructor. The 3 pre-requisite solo endorsements are as follows: The Pre-Solo Aeronautical Knowledge Test. The Pre-Solo Flight Training.

You need a medical certificate before flying solo in an airplane, helicopter, gyroplane, or airship. We suggest you get your medical certificate before beginning flight training. This will alert you to any condition that would prevent you from becoming a pilot before you pay for lessons.

How many flight hours is required to solo? For airplane pilots, 30 flight hours are required prior to soloing per FAA standards under FAR Part 141. As you move through your private pilot course, you will learn certain terms and gain the necessary knowledge about the aircraft.

How to Prepare for Your First Solo Flight Relax. Rest Before Your First Solo Flight. Rehearse. Ask Questions. Check the Weather and Be Patient. Brief Yourself. Take a Picture. Be Confident On Your First Solo Flight.

Regardless of weather conditions, an ATC clearance is required prior to operating within Class B airspace. Pilots should not request a clearance to operate within Class B airspace unless the requirements of 14 CFR Sections 91.131, 91.215, and 91.225 are met.

Yes. Before flying solo, you must be familiar with some of the FAA's rules and with the flight characteristics and operational limitations of the make and model of the aircraft you will fly. Your flight instructor will give you some materials to study, and then test your knowledge.

How many flight hours is required to solo? For airplane pilots, 30 flight hours are required prior to soloing per FAA standards under FAR Part 141. As you move through your private pilot course, you will learn certain terms and gain the necessary knowledge about the aircraft.