Become a Pilot What is the first step to becoming a pilot? Decide what you want to fly. FAA's rules for getting a pilot's license (certificate) differ depending on the type of aircraft you fly. You can choose among airplanes, gyroplanes, helicopters, gliders, balloons, or airships. If you are interested in flying ultralight vehicles, you don't need a pilot's license. You should also think ...
Become a Pilot When do I need a student pilot certificate? Before you can fly solo. You don't need a student pilot certificate to take flying lessons. Am I eligible for a student pilot certificate? You are eligible if: You are at least 16 years old. If you plan to pilot a glider or balloon, you must be at least 14 years old. You can read, speak, and understand English How do I get a student ...
Pilot Schools Information Types of Pilot Schools & Choosing a Pilot School Pilot Training Providers Pilot training is available on-site at most airports, either through an FAA-certificated (approved) pilot school * or through other training providers. An approved school may be able to provide a greater variety of training aids, dedicated facilities, and more flexibility in scheduling. A number ...
Get everything you need on the Pilots portal. Here you will find information on certification, training, regulations, and other aspects of flying. You can also look up aircraft information, re-register your plane, and do other tasks.
Student Pilot Training and Limits Where can I get flying lessons? Contact any airport that handles private aircraft or the nearest FAA Flight Standards District Office. Does my pilot training include a written test? Yes. Before flying solo, you must be familiar with some of the FAA’s rules and with the flight characteristics and operational limitations of the make and model of the aircraft ...