Pilot Certificates

  • Student Pilot: Necessary to begin training in a Part 141 school. This is issued by an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner.
  • Recreational Pilot: A highly restricted day-only certificate designed for the home-built/sport aviation enthusiast.
  • Private Pilot: The most common first goal for the new pilot.
  • Commercial Pilot: Necessary before you can be paid for piloting.
  • Airline Pilot: Necessary before you can be a pilot for scheduled airline flights.

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