As with any type of training, the more you put into it, the faster you will complete your goal.
As with any type of training, the more you put into it, the faster you will complete your goal. In addition to the hours in the plane, you'll be required to pass the FAA private pilot written examination — a 60-question multiple choice test — and a check-ride with an FAA or FAA Designated Examiner. There are also physical health requirements, too. If you're under 40, you must pass a third-class medical exam with an FAA-approved doctor every five years; those who are over 40 must pass every two years.