C.F.R. » Title 14 » CHAPTER I—FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › SUBCHAPTER D—AIRMEN › PART 61—CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS › Subpart E—Private Pilots

14 C.F.R. § 61.103

Eligibility requirements: General

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To be eligible for a private pilot certificate, a person must:

(a) Be at least 17 years of age for a rating in other than a glider or balloon.

(b) Be at least 16 years of age for a rating in a glider or balloon.

(c) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical reasons, then the Administrator may place such operating limitations on that applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft.

(d) Receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who:

(1) Conducted the training or reviewed the person's home study on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in § 61.105(b) of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought; and

(2) Certified that the person is prepared for the required knowledge test.

(e) Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in § 61.105(b) of this part.

(f) Receive flight training and a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who:

(1) Conducted the training in the areas of operation listed in § 61.107(b) of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought; and

(2) Certified that the person is prepared for the required practical test.

(g) Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought before applying for the practical test.

(h) Pass a practical test on the areas of operation listed in § 61.107(b) of this part that apply to the aircraft rating sought.

(i) Comply with the appropriate sections of this part that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought.

(j) Hold a U.S. student pilot certificate, sport pilot certificate, or recreational pilot certificate.

[Docket 25910, 62 FR 16298, Apr. 4, 1997, as amended by Amdt. 61-124, 74 FR 42558, Aug. 21, 2009]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1977–1994 · leading case: Charles M. Loomis v. John L. McLucas Adm'r, Fed. Aviation Admin., & Nat'l Transp. Saf. Bd., 553 F.2d 634 (10th Cir. 1977).
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Charles M. Loomis v. John L. McLucas Adm'r, Fed. Aviation Admin., & Nat'l Transp. Saf. Bd., 553 F.2d 634 (10th Cir. 1977). “14 C.F.R. 61.103(c). Loomis was examined by the Administrator’s medical examiner and was ultimately issued a final denial by the Federal Air Surgeon, who found Loomis’ “medical circumstances to be incompatible with flying safety” and were “disqualifying for certification under…”
Benton W. Bullwinkel v. Fed. Aviation Admin. & Nat'l Transp. Saf. Bd., 23 F.3d 167 (7th Cir. 1994). “Bullwinkel, desiring only to pilot a private plane must obtain a third-class certificate ( 14 C.F.R. § 61.103 (c)). Additionally, if an applicant is unable to secure an unrestricted medical certificate, the Federal Air Surgeon 1 may, in his discretion, issue the applicant a…”
John R. Overturf v. Aero Ins. Agency, Inc., 686 F.2d 350 (5th Cir. 1982). “See 14 C.F.R. § 61.103 (eligibility requirements for private certification).”
J. Robert Tull v. Nat'l Transp. Saf. Bd. & Adm'r of the Fed. Aviation Admin., 678 F.2d 71 (8th Cir. 1982). “1 See 14 C.F.R. 61.103(c). Such an applicant has the burden of establishing that he meets the medical fitness requirements under 14 C.”
— 14 C.F.R. § 61.103(c) — 2 cases
Charles M. Loomis v. John L. McLucas Adm'r, Fed. Aviation Admin., & Nat'l Transp. Saf. Bd., 553 F.2d 634 (10th Cir. 1977). “14 C.F.R. 61.103(c). Loomis was examined by the Administrator’s medical examiner and was ultimately issued a final denial by the Federal Air Surgeon, who found Loomis’ “medical circumstances to be incompatible with flying safety” and were “disqualifying for certification under…”
J. Robert Tull v. Nat'l Transp. Saf. Bd. & Adm'r of the Fed. Aviation Admin., 678 F.2d 71 (8th Cir. 1982). “1 See 14 C.F.R. 61.103(c). Such an applicant has the burden of establishing that he meets the medical fitness requirements under 14 C.”
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