07/06/2013
Types of licenses
** Sport - This is the best type of certificate for individuals who wish to fly light sport aircraft. Sport pilots cannot carry more than one passenger, and are limited to daytime flight only. If an individual elects to receive additional instruction, however some of the limitations may be removed.
**Private - For pilots who wish to go to any airport in the country, in any aircraft, unlimited passengers, day or night, in fair weather, this certificate is the best option. Private pilots may share the expenses related to the flight with their passengers, but MAY NOT be compensated / paid for flying people to different destinations.
**Commercial - Commercial pilots can fly for hire and are required to have higher training standards than private or sport pilots.
**Flight Instructors - Flight instructors are commercial plots who have been trained and can demonstrate various teaching techniques, skills and knowledge related to safely teaching people to fly.
**Air Transport Pilots - ATP’s as they are called, typically qualify to fly the major airliners of any country. ATP’s must qualify with a range of experience and training to be considered for this certificate.
Ratings may be added to various certificates as the pilot chooses what path their aviation experience will take. Some examples are: Seaplane, Glider, Multi-engine, and Instrument. Ratings allow, for EXAMPLE, a private pilot with an instrument rating to fly in reduced visibility conditions while exercising the privileges of their private pilot certificate.
