Student Pilot Certificate

The initial pilot certificate issued by the FAA (via IACRA) that allows a person to fly solo under the supervision and endorsement of a flight instructor. Applicants must be at least 16 years old (14 for gliders and balloons) and be able to read, speak, write, and understand English. The certificate itself does not expire, but a student pilot must also hold at least a third-class medical certificate (or BasicMed) and current instructor endorsements to exercise solo privileges.