How Long Does It Take To Get A Private Pilot’s License, Tailwheel Endorsement, And Instrument Rating?

Generally, it takes six months to a year to earn your private pilot’s license, 10-15 hours to get a tailwheel endorsement, and a couple of months to achieve an instrument rating.

Tim Fisher, owner and lead instructor, explains more about the timeline in this video as he stands in front of N172DR, one of our Cessna 172s.

How long does it take to get a private pilot’s license?

Well, that obviously depends on how often you are out here flying: Two days a week, four days a week, whatever the case may be, it depends on that.

We generally tell people that getting your private pilot’s license will take somewhere between six months to a year.

Learn more about our private pilot license training.

How long does it take to get a tailwheel endorsement?

A tailwheel endorsement is much quicker than a PPL. After 10-15 hours in a tailwheel, you’ve got your tailwheel endorsement. We’ve got our Cessna 140 to train for your For your tailwheel endorsement.

Learn more about our tailwheel endorsement training.

How long does it take to get an instrument rating?

Getting an instrument instrument rating takes about half as long as getting a PPL, which means it typically takes three to six months (schedule and weather dependent).

Learn more about our instrument rating training.