Cessna 310 Initial Training

You need an Instrument Rating certification to fly a Cessna 310.

The Cessna 310 is a low-wing, twin-engined monoplane first produced in 1953. The plane has four to six seats. Those working toward a private pilot's license usually learn to fly in a single-engine Cessna 152 or 172, before graduating to the 310.

Eligibility

To obtain a private pilot's license, you must be at least 16 years old and in sufficiently good health to obtain a pilot's medical certificate. You must also be able to speak and understand English proficiently. English is the universal language recognized by aviation authorities, and all control towers use English, regardless of their location in the world.

Private Pilot's License

Enroll with a licensed flying school, which will teach you the components of ground school and give you practical flying experience. It's needed when you take the Federal Aviation Administration written test and complete your solo flight without an instructor. As a trainee, you generally need about 40 to 50 hours of practical flying instruction before instructors will approve you to take a solo flight. You must then take one final check ride with your instructors before being approved to receive a license.

Instrument Rating

Once you have received a private pilot's license, you're qualified to pilot a single-engine aircraft, day or night, in weather with good visibility. To pilot a Cessna 310, you must obtain your Instrument Rating certification. It takes approximately an added 25 hours of practical training to pass the Instrument Rating Knowledge Test.

References

• Airliners: Aircraft Data: Cessna 310/320
• Cessna: Learn to Fly Process

Resources

• FAA: Airmen Certification