Do you have to be a certain age to get a pilot's liscence?

Question

I really want to be able to get one, but I am conserned that I might not be old enough to b law. So, do you know if you have to be a certain age, in America?

OK, an extenetion on the question; if you are under 18, do you have to have parents' permission?

OK, so I have 14, 16, an 17, so which one is it?

Answer 1

Try www.aopa.org they will have the answers to any questions you have about aviation

Answer 2

A student pilot certificate is issued by an aviation medical examiner (AME) at the time of the student’s first medical examination. The student pilot certificate is only required when exercising solo flight privileges. The student certificate is valid until the last day of the month, 24 months after it was issued. Once a student has accrued sufficient training and experience, a CFI can endorse the student's certificate to authorize limited solo flight in a specific type (make and model) of aircraft. A student pilot may not carry passengers, fly in furtherance of a business, or operate an aircraft outside of the various endorsements provided by the flight instructor.

There is no minimum aeronautical knowledge or experience requirement for the issuance of a student pilot certificate other than the medical requirements for the class of medical certificate the student certificate is based upon. There are, however, minimum aeronautical knowledge and experience requirements for student pilots to solo, including:

Hold at least a current third class medical certificate
Be at least 16 years of age
Read, speak, write, and understand the English language

Answer 3

Well if you are under 18, I don't think you need permission. But you will need money. I paid 30 dollars an hour for my instruction, plus the airplane time which was usually another 80 depending on the airplane for that day. Times that by at least 40 hours. Now - most pilots do not do this in 40 hours! Plus you need study materials. But bottom line, you can get a license to fly something like a Cessna at 16 years of age.

Answer 4

17

Answer 5

You have to be 16 to solo and 17 to get your license.

Answer 6

Motherlode..while normally you receive your student pilot cert, as part of your medical, it is only good for two years, while a third class medical is good for three years for those that are under 40 years old. If it is necessary to obtain another student pilots cert you can obtain one from a Designated Pilot Examiner ( The same guy that is going to give you the "check ride". Or with appointment with FSDO.(FAA)


To be eligible for a student pilot certificate, an applicant must:

(a) Be at least 16 years of age for other than the operation of a glider or balloon.

(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.
§ 61.85 Application.


To be eligible for a private pilot certificate, a person must:

(a) Be at least 17 years of age for a rating in other than a glider or balloon.

(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.

(d) Receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who:

(1) Conducted the training or reviewed the person's home study on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in §61.105(b) of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought; and

(2) Certified that the person is prepared for the required knowledge test.

(e) Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in §61.105(b) of this part.

(f) Receive flight training and a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who:

(1) Conducted the training in the areas of operation listed in §61.107(b) of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought; and

(2) Certified that the person is prepared for the required practical test.

(g) Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought before applying for the practical test.

(h) Pass a practical test on the areas of operation listed in §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.
§ 61.105 Aeronautical knowledge.

Answer 7

got to be 17 to obtain the private pilot license.

Answer 8

14 to get your solo liscense.

Answer 9

Yes you do. and you need to know how to fly one