Is there any minimum age limitation to receive flight training? Or is there maximum age limitation?
The Federal Aviation Regulations require an individual to be at least 16 years of age to operate a powered aircraft solo, and 17 years of age to obtain a Private Pilot certificate for airplanes. There is not an age limitation on beginning flight or ground lessons with a certified flight instructor. There is no maximum age for acquiring a private pilot certificate. We have had students start as young as 3 and as old as 83. Pitt Community College requires individuals to be at least 16 years of age to enroll in our Private Pilot Groundschool Class at PGV.
