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What is the difference between a Recreational Pilot and a Private Pilot Certificate?

April 26, 2017Certificate difference pilot private

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What is the difference between a Recreational Pilot and a Private Pilot Certificate?

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A. The Recreational Pilot Certificate is more restrictive. The holder of a Recreational Pilot Certificate is only allowed to fly an aircraft within 50 nautical miles from the airport where instruction was received and is not allowed to operate in airspace where communications with air traffic control are required. Since training in these areas would not be required, a person should be able to obtain a Recreational Pilot Certificate in fewer flight hours than required for a Private Pilot Certificate. All privileges and limitations of the Recreational Pilot Certificate are listed in FAR Section 61.101.