Private Pilot

Becoming a private pilot, or an “airman” in FAA terms, involves mastering extensive aeronautical knowledge—including aerodynamics, weather, regulations, and navigation—through ground school, and then developing practical flight proficiency under the guidance of an instructor to safely operate an aircraft for personal use.

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