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Step 7 · Private Pilot

First solo

Big confidence milestone.

Requirement cited in the tracker

Pre-solo training & endorsement (14 CFR 61.87)

Previous: Private Pilot knowledge test (PAR)Next: Private Pilot certificate

Questions

What is the First solo step?

Big confidence milestone.

What requirement is cited for First solo?

Pre-solo training & endorsement (14 CFR 61.87)

What comes before and after First solo?

Before this: Private Pilot knowledge test (PAR). After this: Private Pilot certificate. The quiz can move cadet applications earlier when a program will not take you past a private certificate.