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[–] mkwt 4 points 8 months ago

Solo flying experience is a prerequisite to obtain a private pilot license in the United States, which in turn is a prerequisite to a commercial license. In a normal training course, the first solo flight happens after around 15 hours of dual instruction, so fairly early in the course.