The Private Pilot path is organized into five phases, from enrollment through checkride readiness.
Open each phase for the items it tracks.
- Enrollment & Pre-Solo Foundation — the basics through pre-solo proficiency.
- Solo Authorization Gate — the pre-solo knowledge test, endorsements and first solo.
- Post-Solo Skill Expansion — solo practice, cross-country instruction, night flying.
- Experience Minimums — the specific § 61.109 hour and flight requirements.
- Check Ride Readiness — the practical test prep and the § 61.39 endorsements.
The counters draw from your logbook, so log flights accurately and the phases take care of
themselves.