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Federal Aviation Administration, DOT
§ 61.105
(1) For which the pilot does not hold
an appropriate category or class rat-
ing;
(2) Within airspace that requires
communication with air traffic con-
trol; or
(3) Between sunset and sunrise, pro-
vided the flight or surface visibility is
at least 5 statute miles.
(j) In order to fly solo as provided in
paragraph (i) of this section, the rec-
reational pilot must meet the appro-
priate aeronautical knowledge and
flight training requirements of § 61.87
for that aircraft. When operating an
aircraft under the conditions specified
in paragraph (i) of this section, the rec-
reational pilot shall carry the logbook
that has been endorsed for each flight
by an authorized instructor who:
(1) Has given the recreational pilot
training in the make and model of air-
craft in which the solo flight is to be
made;
(2) Has found that the recreational
pilot has met the applicable require-
ments of § 61.87; and
(3) Has found that the recreational
pilot is competent to make solo flights
in accordance with the logbook en-
dorsement.
[Doc. No. 25910, 62 FR 16298, Apr. 4, 1997, as
amended by Amdt. 61–110, 69 FR 44868, July
27, 2004; Amdt. 61–124, 74 FR 42558, Aug. 21,
2009]
Subpart E—Private Pilots
§ 61.102
Applicability.
This subpart prescribes the require-
ments for the issuance of private pilot
certificates and ratings, the conditions
under which those certificates and rat-
ings are necessary, and the general op-
erating rules for persons who hold
those certificates and ratings.
§ 61.103
Eligibility requirements: Gen-
eral.
To be eligible for a private pilot cer-
tificate, a person must:
(a) Be at least 17 years of age for a
rating in other than a glider or bal-
loon.
(b) Be at least 16 years of age for a
rating in a glider or balloon.
(c) Be able to read, speak, write, and
understand the English language. If the
applicant is unable to meet one of
these requirements due to medical rea-
sons, then the Administrator may
place such operating limitations on
that applicant’s pilot certificate as are
necessary for the safe operation of the
aircraft.
(d) Receive a logbook endorsement
from an authorized instructor who:
(1) Conducted the training or re-
viewed the person’s home study on the
aeronautical knowledge areas listed in
§ 61.105(b) of this part that apply to the
aircraft rating sought; and
(2) Certified that the person is pre-
pared for the required knowledge test.
(e) Pass the required knowledge test
on the aeronautical knowledge areas
listed in § 61.105(b) of this part.
(f) Receive flight training and a log-
book endorsement from an authorized
instructor who:
(1) Conducted the training in the
areas of operation listed in § 61.107(b) of
this part that apply to the aircraft rat-
ing sought; and
(2) Certified that the person is pre-
pared for the required practical test.
(g) Meet the aeronautical experience
requirements of this part that apply to
the aircraft rating sought before apply-
ing for the practical test.
(h) Pass a practical test on the areas
of operation listed in § 61.107(b) of this
part that apply to the aircraft rating
sought.
(i) Comply with the appropriate sec-
tions of this part that apply to the air-
craft category and class rating sought.
(j) Hold a U.S. student pilot certifi-
cate, sport pilot certificate, or rec-
reational pilot certificate.
[Doc. No. 25910, 62 FR 16298, Apr. 4, 1997, as
amended by Amdt. 61–124, 74 FR 42558, Aug.
21, 2009]
§ 61.105
Aeronautical knowledge.
(a)
General. A person who is applying
for a private pilot certificate must re-
ceive and log ground training from an
authorized instructor or complete a
home-study course on the aeronautical
knowledge areas of paragraph (b) of
this section that apply to the aircraft
category and class rating sought.
(b)
Aeronautical knowledge areas. (1)
Applicable Federal Aviation Regula-
tions of this chapter that relate to pri-
vate pilot privileges, limitations, and
flight operations;
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