Commercial Certificate (+ Ratings & Privileges)
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Review / Recent Flight Experience (VFR & IFR)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI / CFII)
Medical Certificates
100

18 years old

What is the minimum age to obtain a Commercial Pilot Certificate?

100

23 years old

What is the minimum age for an ATP certificate?

100

Every 24 calendar months

What is how often a flight review is required?

100

Teach and endorse student pilots

What are the primary privileges of a CFI?

100

First-Class Medical

What is required for Airline Transport Pilots?

200

250 flight hours

What is the total flight time required for a commercial Pilot Certificate under Part 61?

200

1500 hours total time

What is the minimum flight time required for a standard ATP certificate?

200

1 hour of flight and 1 hour of ground

What is the minimum content of a flight review?

200

24 months

What is the validity period of a CFI certificate before renewal is required?

200

Third-Class Medical

What is required for Private, Student, and Recreational Pilots?

300

Second-Class Medical

What is the minimum medical certificate required for commercial operations?

300

 Restricted ATP

What is the certificate available to pilots with 1000–1250 hours and specific training?

300

3 takeoffs and landings in the past 90 days

What is the recent experience requirement to carry passengers (day VFR)?

300

Spin endorsement

What is a specific training endorsement required before applying for a CFI certificate?

300

Second-Class Medical

What is required for Commercial Pilots?

400

Power-off 180° accuracy landing

What is a required maneuver for the commercial pilot practical test?

400

First-Class Medical

What is the medical certificate required for ATP privileges?

400

6 instrument approaches, holding, and intercepting/tracking in 6 months

What is the IFR currency requirement?

400

CFII

What is the rating that allows a CFI to instruct in instrument flight?

400

12 months (under 40)

What is the validity of a First-Class Medical Certificate for pilots under age 40?

500

May fly for compensation or hire

What is the privilege granted to commercial pilots?

500

Act as Pilot in Command for airline transport operations

What is the privilege of an ATP certificate?

500

Flight review alternative that involves a new rating or certificate

What is completion of a practical test or proficiency check?

500

Endorsing students for solo or practical tests

What is one of the responsibilities of a CFI?

500

BasicMed

What is the alternative to a traditional FAA Medical Certificate for eligible pilots?

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