How long is the plastic student pilot certificate good for?
How long is the plastic student pilot certificate good for? The new plastic student pilot certificate will not expire. For now, the FAA is not charging a fee for the certificate.
Which pilot certificate has an expiration date?
FAA Medical Certificate If you are under 40, the certificate is good for 60 months and if you are over 40, it is good for 24 months. A second-class certificate is good for 12 months regardless of age, and a first-class medical certificate is good for 12 months if you are under 40 and six months if you are over 40.
How far can a student pilot fly from home airport?
As a recreational pilot, you have to fly within 50 nautical miles of the airport where you learned to fly, you have to fly during the day, and you can't fly in airspace where communications with air traffic control are required. A private pilot doesn't have these limitations.
How far can a student pilot fly solo cross country?
A cross-country solo flight must consist of: Flight of 50 nautical miles total point to point distance from the departure airport to another airport. There is also a long cross country required that must be: flight of 150 nautical miles total distance.
Can a student pilot fly above the clouds?
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, student pilots are not allowed to fly above a cloud layer without a ground reference. This is because it is essential for student pilots to maintain visual contact with the ground at all times during their training period.