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Is It Hard To Be A Pilot? – The Surprising Truth

Pilot Institute

Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 50 hours cross-country time (as PIC) + 40 hours instrument time (actual or simulated). One cross-country flight of 250 nautical miles, including three different instrument approaches at different airports. Aviation apps and electronic flight bags make complex computations much more manageable.

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Flight School FAQs Made Easy: Answering Your Top Questions

Pilot Institute

If you prefer a more hands-on or guided approach, this could be a challenge. Flight Schools Flight schools are made for training pilots and offer a more organized path to getting your license. The good kind should protect your hearing and make communication with your instructor and air traffic control clear.

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