Become a Pilot
Joplin Flyers does not offer flight training. We recommend reaching out to your local FBO or Flight School. This page has information regarding certification. Feel free to drop us a line with any questions. We hope you are able to fulfill your dream to fly!
Private Pilot
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Requirements
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Obtain at least a current third-class medical certificate
- Receive a minimum of 40 hours of flight time including training and solo flight
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test
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See full requirements at FAA website
Instrument Pilot
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Requirements
- Hold at least a private pilot certificate
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Log a minimum of 50 hours of cross country as PIC
- Log a minimum of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument flight
- Recieve at least 15 hours of instrument flight instruction
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test
See full requirements at FAA website
Commercial Pilot
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Requirements
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Hold at least a private pilot certificate
- Log a minimum of 250 hours at PIC
- Receive required flight training
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test
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See full requirements at FAA website