Title: How to Become a Pilot: A Complete Guide - Pilot Institute
Headings: How to Become a Pilot: A Complete Guide
How to Become a Pilot: A Complete Guide
How to Become a Pilot: The Basics
How to Become a Pilot: The Military Route
General Requirements
Training Process
Military Perks
How to Become a Pilot: The Fun Path
Sport Pilot
Recreational Pilot
Remote Pilot
How to Become a Pilot: The Career Mode
Student Pilot
Private Pilot
Commercial Pilot
Airline Transport Pilot
Ratings
How to Become a Pilot: Medical Certification
How to Get a Medical Certificate
First Class
Second Class
Eye
Ear, nose, throat, and equilibrium
Mental Health
Neurological Conditions
Cardiovascular system
General medical conditions
Third Class
Special Issuance
Restrictions
The Bottom Line

Content: Student Pilot License: while it’s required before you can fly solo, you don’t need a student pilot certificate to take flying lessons
Sport Pilot License: allows you to fly light sport aircraft (LSA), which are small, low-powered aircraft, as well as balloons, gliders, and gyroplanes
Recreational Pilot License: similar to sport, but it gives you access to bigger aircraft and more privileges through instructor endorsement
Private Pilot License: lets you fly aircraft for non-commercial purposes, but not for compensation or hire
Commercial Pilot License: permits you to get paid for certain operations such as banner towing, photograph, and agricultural applications
Air Transport Pilot License: qualifies you to work for the airlines and is the holy grail of pilot licenses! Remote Pilot License: required for flying unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones
A medical certificate displays physical details about you, including your weight, height, and eye color. Its purpose is to verify you’re physically and mentally able to pilot an aircraft.