STUDENT PILOT LICENSE

Overview

This information has been summarized and reduced in order to provide a basic understanding; exceptions are not fully covered. Please always refer to current FARs to get all necessary details.

FAR 61.83 [Eligibility Requirements] [Excerpt]

1. Be at least 16 years of age for other than the operation of a glider or balloon.
2. Be at least 14 years of age for the operation of a glider or balloon.
3. Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.

Except while seeking a pilot certificate with a glider category rating or balloon class rating, you must hold at least a current third-class medical certificate to exercise the privileges of a student pilot certificate.

FAR 61.85 [Application] [Excerpt]

An application for a student pilot certificate is made on a form and in a manner provided by the Administrator (FAA) and is submitted to:

1. A designated aviation medical examiner if applying for an FAA medical certificate under Part 67 of this chapter;
2. An FAA Examiner; or
3. A Flight Standards District Office.

		Los Angeles VFR Chart

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