Pilot licenses, or more correctly titled certifications, are issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pilots who have completed the required flight and ground hours for a rating as well[…]
Pilot License Types and What They Mean
By Amy Smith
April
19,
2022 |
Airplane Academy|
Helicopter Academy|
Helicopter training|
Airplane training
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