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Types of Pilot Licenses Explained (Student, Recreational, Private, Commercial, ATP, and more)

Pilot Institute

750 hours for current or former US military pilots. You can be a pilot in command (PIC) with an ATP certificate, while you can only act as a co-pilot with a Restricted ATP certificate. Heres a brief overview: 1,250 hours for associates degree holders. 1,000 hours for bachelors degree holders. Good question.

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Exploring aerobatic flying: entertainment, skill or deadly game? 

Aerotime

In Europe, pilots wishing to fly aerobatic aircraft must hold a valid Private Pilot License (PPL) and have at least 40 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in the appropriate aircraft category after obtaining their license. Is aerobatic flying really for everyone? To earn an aerobatic rating (FCL.800),

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