To qualify for a private pilot's license, applicants must:
• Be at least 16 years old to fly solo
• Be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Obtain a basic medical certificate
• Have 20/40 vision, with or without glasses
• Pass written exams on safe flight and navigation techniques
• Demonstrate your flying abilities to FAA examiners
Associate degree programs usually require at least a high school diploma for admission.