Intro to flight training

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FAA, Aircraft class, pilot certs/ratings

Last updated 7:10 PM on 2/2/23
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FAA
Federal Aviation Association
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CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
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Purpose of FAA
Promote safety, establish safety standards
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FAA roles (jobs)
Safety inspectors, FAA Safety Team (FAAST), Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
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Cat. of Aircraft
Airplane, rotocraft, glider, light-than-air
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Class of Aircraft
Single-engine, Multiengine; land, sea; gyroplane, helicopter
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Pilot Certs
Sport Pilot, rec pilot, private pilot, commercial pilot, airline transport pilot (ATP)
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Sport Pilot Requirements
16 to student

17 to test

Pass written and practical

20 hours to license

Divers license for medical eligibility
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Rec Pilot Requirements
Be at least 17

Pass written and practical

30 hours

Third class med
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Private Pilot Requirements
Be at least 17

Pass written and practical

40 hours total, 20 instruction, 10 solo

Third class med
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Commercial Pilot Requirements
Be at least 18

Pass written and practical

Second class med

250 hours
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Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Be at least 23

Act as PIC and SIC

1500 hours
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Sport Pilot Privileges
Be PIC of light-sport aircraft

Carry passenger/share expenses

Fly daytime VFR
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Rec Pilot Privileges
One Passenger

Be PIC for aircraft certified to carry four or less passengers and has one powerplant

Can split expenses (not less than pro rate share)
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Private Pilot Privileges
Carry passengers

Can split expenses (not less than pro rate share)

Can fly for business purposes, not hired as pilot
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Commercial/ATP Privileges
Unlimited according to the ratings and certifications you hold
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Sport Pilot Limits
No class A airspace (18,000 ft)

Class B,C,D airspace prohibited without training and logbook endorsement

No flights outside US unless otherwise approved

No flying above clouds (maintain visual contact with ground)

No towing

No flying for money

No flying for business purposes
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Rec Pilot Limits
No XC over 50NM from departure airport

No night flying

No flying where radio communication is used with ATC

No airports with control tower

Cannot be PIC of aircraft certified for more than four passengers or has more than one powerplant
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Private Pilot Limits
Cant carry passengers or property for money
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Commercial Pilot/ATP Limits
No limits other than if you don’t have specific rating or certification
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Other ratings/certs
Instrument rating (20 hours instructed)

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Remote Pilot Cert (Commercial Drone)

Single-engine vs Multiengine

Land vs Sea