Recreational Pilot Certification Part 61
For the Airplane Rating:
Total Time: 30 hours which consists of at least-
A. Dual: 15 hours of flight training with an instructor on the Recreational Pilot areas of operation, that includes:
1. 2 hours of en route flight training to another airport more than 25 NM from were the applicant normally trains which includes at least three takeoffs and landings at the airport more than 25 NM away from the airport were the applicant normally trains; and
2. 3 hours of flight training in the class of aircraft within the preceding two calendar months prior to the practical test
B. Solo: 3 hours of solo flying in the class of aircraft on the Recreational Pilot areas of operation.
Recreational Pilot Certification Part 141
Appendix A – Recreational Pilot Certification Course
Total: 30 hours that consists of at least:
A. Dual: 15 hours in a single engine airplane on the Recreational Pilot areas of operations that includes at least-
1. 2 hours of en route flight training to another airport more than 25 NM from were the applicant normally trains which includes at least three takeoffs and landings at the airport more than 25 NM away from the airport were the applicant normally trains; and
2. 3 hours of dual flight training in preparation for the practical test within the preceding two calendar months prior to the practical test.
B. Solo: 3 hours in a single engine airplane on the Recreational Pilot areas of operations.
C. Ground Training: 20 hours.