To Be a Student Pilot The first step for you to become a pilot is to get your FAA Medical Certificate prior to starting any flight training. This way, you'll know for sure that your physical condition meets the FAA standards. When you take the physical examination from a FAA Designated Medical Examiner in your area, we recommend that you apply for a Student Pilot/3rd Class Medical Certificate, since this is the minimum required prior to soloing ( ). In order to hold a Student Pilot Certificate, you must successfully complete the necessary ground and flight training covering the required aeronautical ( 航空 ) and piloting ( 驾驶 ) skills necessary for safe solo flight. You must pass the Pre-Solo Written Test, given by your instructor, prior to your first solo flight. To solo usually takes between 10-20 hours of flight instruction. Once you and your instructor have determined that you ’ re ready, you will be given the opportunity to take the aircraft for your first solo flight ! This will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable days you will ever experience! After your first solo, you ’ ll still continue your flight instruction with your instructor on a regular basis. But now you will complement that instruction by practicing maneuvers on your own to reinforce what you have learned and to gain skills, judgment, and confidence to operate an airplane all by yourself. This solo time is necessary towards the flight experience requirements for your Private Pilot Certificate ( 私人驾驶执照 ). As a Student Pilot, you are restricted form carrying passengers, and can only fly in the area or to the airports that your instructor has authorized. (263 words)