FAQ

You must be 17 years old to take a Private Pilot check ride.

You can fly as often as the CFI is available.  The more often you fly the cheaper the cost.  Less repeat lessons due to time between flights.

The time is completely up to you.  The more frequent the lessons the faster.  A average time is around one year, but can be faster.

The cost will very due to how fast you learn.  The average is between $8000 and $10,000.

Yes as long as the visibility and clouds permit we will fly all year long.

It depends on the medication.  There are certain meds that will stop you from flying. 

The FAA is specifically interested in whether you have ever, in your entire life, had, been diagnosed with, or currently have:

Frequent or severe headaches

Dizziness or fainting spell

Unconciousness for any reason

Eye or vision trouble except glasses

Hay fever or allergy

Asthma or lung disease

Heart or vascular trouble

High or low blood pressure

Stomach, liver, or intestinal trouble

Kidney stone or blood in urine

Diabetes

Neurological disorders such as epilepsy, seizures, stroke or paralysis

Mental disorders of any sort, including depression or anxiety

Substance dependence, ever failed a drug test, substance abuse, or use of illegal substance in the previous two years

Alcohol dependence or abuse

Suicide attempt

Motion sickness requiring medication

Military medical discharge

Medical rejection by military service

Rejection for health or life insurance

Admission to a hospital

Other illness, disability, or surgery

The first will be a medical test that must be done by a FAA designated examiner.  The second is a written test of aeronautical knowledge.  The third is a flight test by a designated pilot examiner. 

It depends on how long ago it happened.  It is best to consult with the FAA before starting lessons.