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Flight Instruction: Private Pilot |
 | Mark Thorn departing from Vashon Municipal airport (2S1) in "Dorothy" a J-3-C-90 on his solo 150 mile cross country fligh | | | The J-3 Piper Cub was first introduced in 1937, though modest in original performance, stands as one of the most significant aircraft in American aviation history. Not only did many of our military and commercial pilots get their first taste of flying in the cub, but it's ready availability after WWII laid the basis for private civil aviation. It made the joy of flying available to almost anyone. | | PILOT CERTIFICATE COURSES | | Vashon Island Air is proud be able to provide classic 1946 J-3 Piper cubs for you to fly while obtaining your private pilot certificate. This is a very rare, and magical experience to fly off a 1900 foot grass airstrip in a J-3 Cub. I like to train my pilots to be able to handle all situations, from a short strip like Vashon Muni to the highly controlled, heavy communication environment like Boeing Field and everything in between. By the time you finish my training you won't be intimidated by anything. You'll feel like the master of the aircraft, the Pilot-in-Command. I would compare the flying skills of my private pilot student with the skills of a Commercial pilot with 200-300 hours by the time you finish my course. The J-3 was the trainer used by hundreds of thousands of pilots and really teaches you how to fly with basic stick and rudder skills. It teaches the pilot to use a lot of finesse on the controls, and has a lot to teach any pilot.
The sample hours listed for each rating are the minimum hours required by the FAR's. Total hours will probably be greater than those listed. The main thing is feeling comfortable in the airplane, learning how to safely conduct your flight and knowing that you are the master of your aircraft and airspace.
| | PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS | | INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS Preflight
Communications
Airport Environment
Night Flying
Weight/Balance
Meteorology/Weather
Traffic Patterns
Take-offs
Airspaces
Cross-Country
Navigation
Airplane Systems
Emergencies
Regulations
Airport Operation
Maneuvering
Landings
Instrument | REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE
17 Years of age (solo requirement 16 years old)
Third Class Medical Certificate
Successful completion of the following minimums:
40 flight hours must be completed, including:
20 hours of flight instruction with:
3 hours of cross country training
3 hours instrument training
3 hours of night flight practice
3 hours test prep prior to practical test
10 hours solo flight to include:
5 hours cross-country flight
one cross-country at least 150 nautical miles total distance. Successful completion of the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam FAA Practical Exam |
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