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This chapter discusses the requirements for obtaining
a pilot certificate, as well as discussing developing
pilot skills and the qualities of a good flight instructor.
REQUIREMENTS
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 61 specifies the requirements to earn a pilot
certificate.
Eligibility
14 CFR part 61, section 83 establishes the
requirements for a student pilot certificate.
To be eligible for a student pilot certificate, an
applicant must:
"...(b) Be at least 14 years of age for the operation
of a glider or balloon.
(c) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the
English language. If the applicant is unable to meet
one of these requirements due to medical reasons,
then the Administrator may place such operating
limitations on that applicant's pilot certificate as are
necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft."
14 CFR part 61, section 61.103, establishes the
requirements for a private pilot certificate.
To be eligible for a private pilot certificate, a person
must:
"...(b) Be at least 16 years of age for a rating in a
glider or balloon.
(c) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the
English language. If the applicant is unable to meet
one of these requirements due to medical reasons,
then the Administrator may place such operating
limitations on that applicant's pilot certificate as are
necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft...."
"...(e) Pass the required knowledge test on the
aeronautical knowledge areas listed in section
61.105(b) of this part...."
"...(h) Pass a practical test on the areas of operations
listed in section 61.107(b) of this part that apply to
the aircraft rating sought.
(i) Comply with the appropriate sections of this part
that apply to the aircraft category and class rating
sought."
14 CFR part 61, section 61.123, establishes the
requirements for a commercial pilot certificate.
To be eligible for a commercial pilot certificate, a
person must:
"(a) Be at least 18 years of age.
(b) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the
English language. If the applicant is unable to meet
one of these requirements due to medical reasons, the
Administrator may place such operating limitations
on that applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary
for the safe operation of the aircraft...."
"...(d) Pass the required knowledge test on the
aeronautical knowledge areas listed in section 61.125
of this part;..."
"...(g) Pass the required practical test on the areas
of operation listed in section 61.127(b) of this part
that apply to the aircraft category and class rating
sought;..."
"...(i) Comply with the sections of this part that
apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought."
The FAA has specified the aeronautical knowledge
and flight proficiency that must be demonstrated to
earn a private and commercial certificate as listed
below.
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