How to Get Your Private Pilot’s License (PPL)
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Minimum 40 flight hours (realistically 60–80), written exam, practical checkride, medical certificate, and $10k–$15k total investment. The specific training timeline (6–12 months), flight school selection criteria, and the honest reality that earning the license is just the beginning-maintaining currency and proficiency costs $5k–$10k+ annually.




