In the United States, pilots must be certified to fly most aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, regulates certification to ensure safety and st
Front side of an airman certificate issued by the FAA.
Back side of an airman certificate issued by the FAA.
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A private pilot licence or private pilot certificate is a type of pilot licence that allows the holder to act as pilot in command of an aircraft privately. The basic licence requirements are determine
Pilot certification in the United States
…Airman Medical Certificate, additional instruction and instructor endorsement Maximum Takeoff Weight of 1320 lb, compared to 12,500 lb (5,700 kg) of the Private Pilot Certificate or the Recreational Pilot Certificate. No flight above 10,000 feet (3,000 m) MSL or 2,000 feet (610 m) AGL, whichever is higher (this automatically…
A 2006 plastic private pilot certificate from the United States. Earlier issues were printed on card stock and designs varied.
The Cessna 172RG is an example of an aircraft that would require the pilot-in-command to have private pilot licence or greater, with an airplane single-engine land (ASEL) class rating and a complex endorsement in the United States
The Cessna 310 is an example of an aircraft that would require a pilot-in-command to have private pilot licence or greater, with an airplane multi-engine land (AMEL) class rating, a complex endorsement and a high-performance endorsement in the United States