These endorsements can be for flying high performance aircraft (more than 200 hp), complex aircraft (controllable prop, retractable landing gear and flaps), or a tail-wheel aircraft and normally take a just a few hours of instruction.
Private pilots are eligible to fly any single engine, fixed gear airplane with less than 200 HP and are limited to the number of passengers only by the number of seats in any given qualifying aircraft. Private pilots are allowed to fly in visual conditions, day or night. You can expand on the basic privileges with nothing more than an instructor’s log book endorsement. These endorsements can be for flying high performance aircraft (more than 200 hp), complex aircraft (controllable prop, retractable landing gear and flaps), or a tail-wheel aircraft and normally take a just a few hours of instruction. Once you have your pilot certificate, you will have the privileges of carrying passengers; flying to any location; piloting a single engine land based airplane; have the option to obtain an instrument rating and fly in less than visual weather; and the option to continue training into more advanced aircraft and abilities.