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Until recently here in the US you also needed a valid medical certificate. However recent regulation change has altered it so that a VFR PPL for most aircraft can be had as long as you have a valid drivers license and have not had a prior medical revoked.

Until recently here in the US you also needed a valid medical certificate. However recent regulation change has altered that a bit. You can read up on some of the changes here as they are still in progress.

First there are some basic flight requirements. You don't need an instructor to complete these. It basically boils down to 3 take offs and landings every 90 days. Here is the full legislation.

The license its self (as the laws currently stand) is good for life, barring you having it revoked for some reason you will not need to fly your check ride again (unless you go for something like an instrument rating or a higher license).

First there are some basic flight requirements. You don't need an instructor to complete these. It basically boils down to 3 take offs and landings every 90 days to be current to cary passengers. Here is the full legislation.

The license its self (as the laws currently stand) is good for life, barring you having it revoked for some reason you will not need to fly your check ride again (unless you go for something like an instrument rating or a higher license).

Until recently here in the US you also needed a valid medical certificate. However recent regulation change has altered it so that a VFR PPL for most aircraft can be had as long as you have a valid drivers license and have not had a prior medical revoked.

The license its self (as the laws currently stand) is good for life, baring you having it revoked for some reason you will not need to fly your check ride again (unless you go for something like an instrument rating or a higher license).

On a bit of the more practical side there are some things to consider. For example many people here in the US rent aircraft. Your local flight school or rental facility may impose other rules on flight currency for you to be aloud to rent a plane. Likewise if you own a plane your insurance company may require certain experience or other things in order for you to be aloud to fly your plane. Generally this is based on your experience as well as time in type.

The license its self (as the laws currently stand) is good for life, barring you having it revoked for some reason you will not need to fly your check ride again (unless you go for something like an instrument rating or a higher license).

On a bit of the more practical side there are some things to consider. For example many people here in the US rent aircraft. Your local flight school or rental facility may impose other rules on flight currency for you to be allowed to rent a plane. Likewise if you own a plane your insurance company may require certain experience or other things in order for you to be allowed to fly your plane. Generally this is based on your experience as well as time in type.