If you want to fly with passengers, you'll need a Private Pilot License from the Federal Aviation Administration [FAA]. To qualify for one, the FAA requires you to complete a minimum of 40 hours of flying time - including a minimum of 10 hours of solo time and 20 hours with an Instructor-Pilot. Training for Night Flying and Cross-Country Flying is usually included. All the previous hours flown in the Solo Pilot License ™ program count towards this certificate. On average, it may take between 70 and 80 hours of total flying time to obtain this license. Many people are able to complete their training in as little as 16 weeks.