Ratings
FARs or Federal Aviation Regulations define everything we do in flying. How we can operate, part 91 or what licences we can get, see part 61.
see www.faa.gov and look up FAR's.
Student Pilot Certificate-be at least 16, speak/understand English, get a medical, and you're a student.
Private Pilot-17 y/o , least 40 hrs and...
Commercial Pilot-18 y/o, needs 250 hrs and ...
Then you can add ratings such as
Instrument Pilot
or another category/class such as Multi-Engine land
or try single engine Sea plane!!
Endorsements: Taildraggers, complex, high performance
Move up with checkouts in other aircraft, keep the excitement alive, talk to friends, continue the education!
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