2007-01-10 09:59:15 · 7 answers · asked by Absolution 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
According to the FARs, to get a private pilot's license, you must be 17 years old. However, to get a student pilot's license (which is still a pilot's license!), you must be "at least 16 years of age for other than the operation of a glider or balloon." (You can be 14 for the operation of a glider or balloon).
2007-01-10 12:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by barrych209 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the US: There is no minimum age for receiving flight training. The flight time may be logged. Being certified as a Student Pilot is not a requirement for receiving or logging flight instruction. A Private Pilot--Glider must be at least 16. A Private Pilot--Airplane must be at least 17.
2016-05-23 07:09:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the same in all states. Being in Connecticut is no different than in Oklahoma.
§ 61.83 Eligibility requirements for student pilots.
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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.
§ 61.103 Eligibility requirements: General.
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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.
2007-01-10 12:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PA28 quoted the regs correctly. You must be (for a Private licence) 17 for powered aircraft or 16 for a glider. To solo you must be 16 for powered aircraft or 14 for a glider. There is no age limit on when you may start training. For full details I strongly suggest you contact your local Flight School (go to your nearest airport and ask around, they'll tell you. Or try AOPA's website)
2007-01-10 13:55:56 · answer #4 · answered by bevl78 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No 16 for solo and 17 for your license
2007-01-10 12:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by Concorde 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
16 but you can solo at 15 with the required hours and a presolo test. You must also have a Medical Certificate.
2007-01-10 13:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by LBiz 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
16 national law controlled by the faa
2007-01-10 10:28:12 · answer #7 · answered by Scott F 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋