FAR Part 61

Courses Include: Private Pilot certificate, Commercial Pilot certificate, Flight Instructor certificate, Flight Instructor Instrument certificate, Ground Instructor certificate, Airline Transport Pilot certificate, Instrument rating, Multi-Engine private and commercial ratings, Multi Engine Instructor rating, and aircraft specific type ratings.

This lengthy code deals with many aspects of who, what, when, and how flight training can take place. This includes gliders, hot air balloons, and of course airplanes. One important regulation to note is Sec. 61.83 which states you must be at least 16 years old to be eligible for a student pilot certificate and 17 years old to get your actual private pilot license. It also states you must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English. Another important regulation is Sec. 61.23 which states you must have a current FAA Medical Certificate to fly an airplane. For a complete breakdown of these regulations, please visit FAR Part 61.