The minimum requirements for VPA pilots are:

1. Each pilot must be registered as a member of the Volunteer Pilots Association.
2. Each pilot must hold at least a private pilot certificate and a current medical.
3. Copies of the pilot's license, current medical certificate, last page of the pilot's logbook showing current total time, and any page(s) showing additional ratings and signoffs must also be on file at the Volunteer Pilots Association offices.
4. To act as Pilot-in Command of any flight under VFR conditions, the pilot must be current according to FAA regulations and have a minimum of 200 hours PIC time, including a minimum of ten (10) hours PIC time in the type of aircraft to be flown.
5. To act as PIC of any flight under IFR conditions, the pilot must be current according to FAA regulations and must have a minimum of 250 hours of PIC time, including a minimum of twenty (20) hours PIC time in the type of aircraft to be flown.
6. Second-in-command ("right seat") pilots under VFR conditions must have a private pilot certificate.
7. Second-in-command ("right seat") pilots under IFR conditions must have a minimum of 200 hours total time and a current instrument rating.