Cross-country flying etc. Hold at least a third class medical. Received 40 hours flight time. Newer instructors are usually more enthusiastic and thorough. To get their license.
Many flight schools offer blocks o f time for a discount price.
Time Ground school is usually over a period of approximately 12 weeks. If you are a motivated person and fly at least 3 times a week, you can receive your license in about 12 - 15 weeks. However, other circumstances prevent this from always happening, such as weather, availiability of the flight instructor and aircraft, work, and personal schedules. You can figure longer if you fly less than 3 times a week. Remember, it is your time and money involved, so fly as much as possible to prevent skill loss, repeat lessons, and bad weather, all of which interfere with you flying career.