Commercial Certificate (+ Ratings & Privileges)
18 years old
What is the minimum age to obtain a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
23 years old
What is the minimum age for an ATP certificate?
Every 24 calendar months
What is how often a flight review is required?
Teach and endorse student pilots
What are the primary privileges of a CFI?
First-Class Medical
What is required for Airline Transport Pilots?
250 flight hours
What is the total flight time required for a commercial Pilot Certificate under Part 61?
1500 hours total time
What is the minimum flight time required for a standard ATP certificate?
1 hour of flight and 1 hour of ground
What is the minimum content of a flight review?
24 months
What is the validity period of a CFI certificate before renewal is required?
Third-Class Medical
What is required for Private, Student, and Recreational Pilots?
Second-Class Medical
What is the minimum medical certificate required for commercial operations?
Restricted ATP
What is the certificate available to pilots with 1000–1250 hours and specific training?
3 takeoffs and landings in the past 90 days
What is the recent experience requirement to carry passengers (day VFR)?
Spin endorsement
What is a specific training endorsement required before applying for a CFI certificate?
Second-Class Medical
What is required for Commercial Pilots?
Power-off 180° accuracy landing
What is a required maneuver for the commercial pilot practical test?
First-Class Medical
What is the medical certificate required for ATP privileges?
6 instrument approaches, holding, and intercepting/tracking in 6 months
What is the IFR currency requirement?
CFII
What is the rating that allows a CFI to instruct in instrument flight?
12 months (under 40)
What is the validity of a First-Class Medical Certificate for pilots under age 40?
May fly for compensation or hire
What is the privilege granted to commercial pilots?
Act as Pilot in Command for airline transport operations
What is the privilege of an ATP certificate?
Flight review alternative that involves a new rating or certificate
What is completion of a practical test or proficiency check?
Endorsing students for solo or practical tests
What is one of the responsibilities of a CFI?
BasicMed
What is the alternative to a traditional FAA Medical Certificate for eligible pilots?