doug86 said:Note: the FAA certifies aircraft, and licenses pilots.
"Pilot License" is a colloquial term that defines all levels of pilot certification.SilentAV8R said:doug86 said:Note: the FAA certifies aircraft, and licenses pilots.
Take a look at this page
https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/
You can't quit that close!!! Do it - you won't be sorry.johncanfield said:I have about 40 hours in 152s and 172s, probably half of that solo. I passed my written exam and needed two more x-country solos and a check ride for my private license. Then I was transferred and stopped flying .
SteveMann said:"Pilot License" is a colloquial term that defines all levels of pilot certification.SilentAV8R said:doug86 said:Note: the FAA certifies aircraft, and licenses pilots.
Take a look at this page
https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/
Just like "drone" defines all UAV's.
Apparently it's always been both, but in legal proceedings it's always called a certificate.SilentAV8R said:Yes, I understand that. Which is why I posted the link that I did where the FAA refers to both a "license" and a "certificate". Both are right and neither is wrong.
Congrats. Having a Pilot's License can be a VERY rewarding and life long endeavor.I am. I just passed the exam last week.