Questions tagged [pilot-certification]
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What is being proposed for converting UK NPPLs to PPLs?
There has been a lot of talk this year (both in person at flying clubs, online and in the monthly "Microlight" magazine published in the UK) about the CAA reviewing the license structure in ...
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FAA IPC in Canada [duplicate]
I am in Canada and I hold a FAA CPL ASEL AMEL IR. I need to do an FAA IPC. Unable to go to the US cos of visa delays. Anyone in Canada who can do FAA IPCs?
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How do I update my name on a Canadian Aviation Document Booklet?
I am a holder of a Canadian Aviation Document Booklet, however have since legally changed my name and now need to request an ADB with my new name.
The official guidance on updating or renewing only ...
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FAA to TC conversion
I am trying to convert my FAA ATPL to a Canadian ATPL. However I need to do an IPC and a Bi-annual flight review. Does anyone know of anywhere/anyone in Canada that can do this? I need to do it here ...
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Can I get an EASA Class 1 Medical with a cured depression?
I had depressions and from January this year to last week I took escitalopram 10mg daily.
I want to be a pilot and apply to the european flight academy at the end of 2025.
Is this a problem to get my ...
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Illegal flying - does anyone ever ask to see your license?
This video tells the story of a pilot who, according to government records:
[Committed] four counts of identity theft related to his use of the victim pilot’s passport and personally identifying ...
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Is an engineering degree necessary to become a pilot after CPL?
Recently, I was wondering if I could directly go to an aviation school after I'm 18 to pursue my career as a pilot. But, asking some people I was told that I would need some sort of an engineering ...
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Do only 0.3% of U.S. air force applicants become fighter pilots?
Here, it says only 3 out of 1000 that apply become fighter pilots. Is this statistic true? (It seems like a very low percentage)
If so what is the main difference between the 3 compared to the ...
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Is ICL Surgery Approved by DGCA in India?
In India, my physical doesn't look like a good fit for Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, LASIK, but I am considering the Implantable Collamer Lens, ICL. I am not sure if the ICL be approved by ...
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What aircraft can an NPPL SSEA holder fly?
I want to add an SSEA rating to my NPPL license (currently with a Microlight rating) so that I can fly 4 seats.
Wikipedia for the NPPL says:
NPPL holders may not:
fly non-UK registered aircraft
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Will a cell phone violation interfere with getting my pilots license?
Today I received a traffic ticket for using my cell phone while driving. This is the only ticket I have. Will this interfere with getting a pilot license?
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What is the differences training syllabus for a Microlight rating to an SSEA rating?
Have looked around for this, but struggling to find the answer.
I have an NPPL (UK) license with a Microlight rating. I want to get the SSEA rating so I can fly 4 seat aircraft without basically ...
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What is the best route to convert my easa licence and ratings to FAA equal?
I currently hold an EASA frozen ATPl, CPL, MEP, SEP, IR, CFI, APS MCC, UPRT,.... .
I converted my PPL A licence to FAA PPL with the SEP rating.
Now I wonder what the best route is to convert all the ...
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Do logged hours really reflect ability? [duplicate]
I was recently flying with an ex commercial pilot. He told me that the only person he'd flown with that was worse at maintaining a heading was another ex A320 pilot with 20k+ hours. His reasoning was ...
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What's the rationale for requiring ATP applicants to be at least 23 years old?
The FAA requires pilots to be at least 23 years old to acquire an ATP. But what's the rationale for this rule? I can understand why has to retire at the age of 65 but why can't we have an 18 year old ...
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Medical requirements for becoming a Pilot
I’m currently a junior in high school and I would love to pursue being a comercial pilot as a career.
The thing is I have a medical condition called EoE. It’s basically when I eat something I’m ...
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As a holder of a private pilot license foreign based, can I continue my training to commercial?
I have currently acquired permanent residency and want to continue my career in aviation.
My private pilot license in the USA is foreign based, can I take the commercial pilot course normally or do I ...
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What's the most cost effective way to keep a PPL current with Ultralights?
I hold an NPPL(m) - which is a UK license for Micro/Ultralights only.
I wish to "upgrade" (sadly there is no formal upgrade path) to a PPL so that on occasion, I can hire 4 seaters.
My ...
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What are some of the easter eggs on the FAA pilot license?
I know that the back of the card has a hidden speech along the Wright brother's collars and the Wright flyer's frame. Also, if you shine a black light on the card, there's an (invisible to the naked ...
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I have a commercial rotorcraft student and he wants to get rated in an airplane
My new student has his commercial rotorcraft. He is working on his ASEL and he already has most of the experience requirements for PPL. Since he is already commercial rated wouldnt he be taking his ...
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Two Plastic ATP Certs?
I recently got typed in the CL-65 and received my restricted ATP certification. I can’t figure out why but apparently due to the amount of limitations such as PIC in accordance with 61.167 and vmc ...
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Can you lose your pilot's certificate if you are convicted of a non-violent misdemeanor that doesn't involve drugs or alcohol?
Can you lose your certificate, or be denied additional ratings, if you are convicted of a non-violent misdemeanor that doesn't involve drugs or alcohol?
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Applying back in the US as foreign with FAA Licenses
Just for context I’m currently sitting at about 250~ hours and applying to airlines back in South America. I did my training in the USA, therefore I have my instrument rating, MEL rating, and ...
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will my pilot's license be considered "Frozen ATPL"?
I am a CPL(A) commercial pilot license holder with MEP and IR ratings. This CPL(A) has been issued by an ICAO Member State under the rules of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention. This country is not a ...
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Radiotelephony certificates in Germany: to get AZF do i need BZF first?
I've been asked by LBA (German Civil Aviation Authority) to acquire the general radio telephony certificate (AZF) in order to convert my FAA ATP to a German EASA ATPL.
Can I get the AZF immediately or ...
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Would the Wright Flyer be considered ASEL or AMEL?
The Wright Flyer had two propellers driven from one engine. Aside from airworthiness issues, would an ASEL or AMEL rating be needed to fly it?
What about the opposite design, with two engines powering ...
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What was the first law requiring licensing or certification for pilots?
What was the first law passed by a government (e.g. not a private organization's policy) requiring some kind of licensing or certifications for civilian pilots?
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How can I get a report from the FAA stating that I haven't had any accidents?
To validate my FAA licence in Argentina and fly aircraft with LV tail numbers they require some documents, one of which is a report that states that I haven't been in any accidents. This report must ...
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Cross crediting experience: Holder of ATC Instructor’s Qualification to NPPL(A) (SSEA)
I formerly held an ATC Instructor’s Qualification valid for the Vigilant Motor Glider through the RAF Volunteer Gliding Squadron System. I was a B1 Instructor until 2014 with 440 hours.
I would now ...
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What's the reason for not allowing private pilots to get paid for their services?
As per a recent answer:
A Private Pilot certificate removes a lot of the restrictions
of the recreational cert. You're no longer restricted in where you can
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Was the first US government-issued pilot license issued in 1927 or '28?
The top image says it was issued April 6, 1928, while the bottom one says April 6, 1927. Are these two different documents issued a year apart, or is there a discrepancy?
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When did the United States stop issuing pilot "licenses" (and start issuing "certificates")?
The first document issued by the US federal government authorizing a person to fly an aircraft was issued on April 6, 1927 by the Aeronautics Branch of the Department of Commerce, and it is called a ...
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What does a medical certificate look like?
I can't find any images of a medical certificate other than the old version that was combined with the student pilot certificate. What do new medical certificates look like?
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Why are there so few recreational pilots?
There are far fewer holders of recreational pilot certificates than any other class. Why?
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What class are amphibious aircraft? [duplicate]
Are amphibious airplanes considered land or sea planes for pilot certification? Can an ASEL-only pilot fly an amphibious single-engine plane if (s)he only takes off and lands on land? Can an ASEL-only ...
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Chinese citizens wanting to get a US pilot license?
I am surprised to see Chinese citizens wanting to get US PPL licenses. The pilot shortage in China does not require anyone to show up with a US pilot license to ask for work. What is driving this ...
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Are the NPPL minimum annual hours really safe?
I am a Microlight pilot (Ultralight for U.S folks) with an NPPL(m) rating. The minimum requirements for bi-annual license renewal is:
12 hours flying
12 take-offs and landings
1 hour of instruction
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Is ATPL a universal license?
What I mean by ‘Universal’ is to be used anywhere.
is this the case or do pilots flying between America and the UK just have both CAA and FAA ATPLs?
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Is there any reason not to get a student pilot certificate now?
I hope to get a PPL, IR, and possibly CPL someday. It looks like obtaining a student pilot certificate does not require anything except being 16 or older, knowing English, and completing a free ...
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Can you be a pilot with level 1 ASD?
I'm not 100% sure, but I think I have level 1 autism spectrum disorder (formerly called "high-functioning autism" or "Asperger's syndrome"). I have never been diagnosed, and I have ...
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Why can some aircraft not fly near the north pole?
The Adiru on the Airbus 320 has an limit like 84°N latitude. What happens if the plane is flown above that latitude?
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What should the back of my pilot certificate say?
I hold an ATP multi engine land rating, as well as a commercial single and multi. But the back of my card says
Airline Transport Pilot
Airplane Multiengine land
Commercial Privileges
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Is a flight instructor certificate on the same physical card as a pilot certificate?
Are a flight instructor certificate and commercial/airline transport pilot certificate printed on the same physical piece of plastic, or on two different ones?
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How can I transfer my US License to the UK?
I'm thinking of moving over to the UK to fly for British Airways since they only ask for 500 hours Pilot-in-Command time to become a First Officer.
I currently hold a CPL and am Instrument Rated. I ...
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What is the validity of an ICAO frozen ATPL? [duplicate]
I would like to know what is the validity of a frozen Airline Transport Pilot License under ICAO regulations?
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If I don't want to teach, is there any advantage to getting my CFI/CFII?
The title pretty much says it all. I'm not a good teacher, and I don't have any interest in instructing students. So, if I'm not going to get a job at a flight school, would getting a CFI certificate ...
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US ultralight licence for PPL pilot
I hold a European PPL(A) licence, and would like to fly an ultralight in the US.
In my home country, I'm not allowed to pilot an ultralight. To do that, I need a range of tests and a new licence.
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Do you need a Commercial Pilot Certificate to fly an aircraft you own for aerial survey work? [closed]
Is it legal for a Private Pilot to fly his own aircraft (owned by the pilot) to perform aerial surveying/mapping for a company that he owns? He sells the data to another company that he also owns.
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Can someone under training of MPL(A) or CPL(A) attain a PPL(A)? That is, is it possible to attain multiple licenses simultaneously?
As the title says, is this possible according to EASA?
According to the Swedish authorities, EASA do not allow attaining a second license before completing the first. But I have a hard time finding ...
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What's the most commonly used circling approach procedure in the US National Airspace System?
As the title says: which of the many circling approaches in the US National Airspace System holds the title of "circling approach that is flown most frequently?" My guess is it's the KTEB ...
