| How old do I have to be to get a recreational pilot’s certificate
or a private pilot’s certificate? You must be at least 17 years old.
If you want to be a private glider pilot or be rated for free flight in a balloon,
you must be at least 16 years old. What tests do I have to pass
to get a recreational pilot’s certificate or private pilot’s certificate?
You have to pass both a written knowledge test and a practical (flight)
test. When do I need a medical certificate? You need
a medical certificate before flying solo in an airplane, helicopter, gyroplane,
or airship. We suggest you get your medical certificate before beginning flight
training. This will alert you to any condition that would prevent you from becoming
a pilot before you pay for lessons. If required, how do I get a
medical certificate? By passing a physical examination administered
by a doctor who is an FAA-authorized aviation medical examiner. Where
do I get my medical certificate? From any FAA-authorized aviation
medical examiner. There are approximately 6,000 of them in the U.S.
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