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Is there any reason not to get a student pilot certificate now?
If you know you are going to have some medical complication (that you expect to be able to resolve), then you should start the process right away.
For example, let's say you have some minor color ...
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Can a student pilot start flight training before they get their student pilot certificate and medical?
The FAA regulations allow for individuals to receive flight instruction from a certified flight instructor (CFI) without holding a medical certificate or student pilot certificate. However, before ...
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Is there any reason not to get a student pilot certificate now?
One possible negative opinion could be that obtaining a student pilot certificate before starting flight training might be unnecessary or premature. However, there are some benefits to getting a ...
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Is there any reason not to get a student pilot certificate now?
There is no reason, in my opinion, not to get a Student Pilot Certificate now. You can apply at your closest Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) at no cost to you.
Also, since you seem you have a ...
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Is there any reason not to get a student pilot certificate now?
There is no advantage to doing so. One reason not to the requirement to find a CFI who will do the IACRA paperwork for you. When you are actually in training, a CFI will do this as a matter of course. ...
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Can you be a pilot with level 1 ASD?
ASD is not specifically disqualifying, and is discussed in a Federal Air Surgeon's Medical Bulletin here. While it isn't specifically disqualifying, you can expect it to take a large amount of time ...
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Is a flight instructor certificate on the same physical card as a pilot certificate?
While my flight instructor certificate is similar in form factor and coloring to my pilot certificate, it is a different document. The back of it states that the certificate is not valid, unless ...
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What should the back of my pilot certificate say?
Yes. The back of the certificate is correct. The AMEL moves to the ATP line and the ASEL stays on the Commercial line. There is no instrument airplane rating as that is removed with the addition of ...
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What should the back of my pilot certificate say?
If I understand your question correctly, you hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, which means your Commercial Pilot certificate no longer exists, it has been superseded.
The "grade&...
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Is a flight instructor certificate on the same physical card as a pilot certificate?
I can’t speak for other countries, but in the United States, a flight instructor certificate is a separate document from a pilot certificate. Flight instructor is not a rating which is applied to a ...
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What type of pilot, if any, can use the legal title 'Captain'?
The title of Captain can officially be used by someone whom flys a multi-pilot aircraft (aeroplane or helicopter) that is the holder of an ATPL(A/H) (Airline Transportation Pilots License), and is the ...
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How can I transfer my US License to the UK?
You will need to follow the "route 1" conversion requirements listed here before applying to the airline:
https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/pilot-licences/non-uk-licences/third-...
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How can I transfer my US License to the UK?
The details of validating an ICAO-compliant licence for work in the UK is detailed on the CAA website
https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/pilot-licences/non-uk-licences/validating-an-icao-...
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US ultralight licence for PPL pilot
You need to convert your PPL(A) to an FAA PPL in order to do so. Your PPL(A) allows you to fly aircraft registered in your own country in the United States, but does not allow you to fly N-registered ...
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If I don't want to teach, is there any advantage to getting my CFI/CFII?
The big advantage of getting a CFI/CFII for the instructor is it will make them a better more well-rounded pilot.
The material that is covered in the CFI/CFII course was already taught to you in the ...
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If I don't want to teach, is there any advantage to getting my CFI/CFII?
Some other things Ive seen CFI's do that is not out right teaching flight students:
BFR's. and IPC's Everyone needs em...
My flight club requires a checkout with a club instructor all of whom are ...
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US ultralight licence for PPL pilot
First, a caution about definitions. Some European countries define the word "ultralight" a little bit differently than the US. In those countries, "ultralight" means something more ...
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