Flying Requirements

There are three basic
requirements for learning to fly powered airplanes in the United
States:
- You have to be at least
16 years old to apply for student pilot license and at
least 17 to apply for private pilot license.
- You have to be in good
health. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
requires everyone who wants to become a pilot or
continue to be a pilot to pass a routine medical exam
every two years. Allowances are made for many physical
limitations. You can obtain a list of FAA-designated
physicians from AFI or by visiting the FORMS section of
this website.
- You have to be
able to read, speak, and understand English.
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