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FAA and Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
To earn a private pilot certificate, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has set specific regulations that applicants must meet. Scholarship applicants should review these requirements carefully:
Applicants must be at least 17 years old. Those close to 17 may still be considered (14 CFR 61.103(a)).
Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English without difficulty (14 CFR 61.103(c)).
All applicants must have a valid government-issued photo ID (14 CFR 61.3(a)(2)).
Prior to flying solo, applicants must earn and receive a Class III Medical certificate. The ABLE Flight Foundation recommends a Class I exam to address any underlying concerns (14 CFR 61.24(a)).
Certain medical conditions may disqualify applicants. Please review disqualifying conditions carefully (FAA Medical Disqualifications) and watch this FAA overview video for more information.
For a complete view of FAA eligibility regulations, refer to 14 CFR 61.103 and 14 CFR 61.3.