Step 1

FAA’s rules for getting a pilot certificate differ depending on the type of aircraft you fly. You can choose among:

 

Airplanes

 

Helicopters

 

Gyroplanes

 

Gliders

 

Lighter Than Air

 

There is also another route you can take if you want to fly very small personal aircraft.  This is the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA).  The LSA is growing in popularity due to the low cost.  To learn more about LSA's CLICK HERE.

 

 

 

 If you are interested in flying ultralight vehicles, you don’t need a pilot certificate. To learn more about ULTRA LIGHTS CLICK HERE.

 

 

Step 2

Obtain a Student Pilot Certificate & Flight Medical