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Pilot License Information

Your journey to becoming a pilot starts here! Explore the different types of pilot licenses under FAA (U.S.) and GACA (Saudi Arabia).


✈️ Private Pilot License (PPL)

Purpose: Fly for personal and recreational use.

FAA Requirements: Minimum 40 flight hours (20 hours of flight training and 10 hours solo).

GACA Requirements: Similar to FAA, must complete an approved training program and meet medical standards.

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🌫️ Instrument Rating (IR)

Purpose: Allows flying in low visibility and bad weather conditions.

FAA Requirements: Requires 50 hours of cross-country flight and at least 40 hours of instrument flight training.

GACA Requirements: Must complete instrument training and pass an exam.

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💼 Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

Purpose: Fly for compensation (e.g., as a flight instructor, banner tow pilot).

FAA Requirements: At least 250 flight hours.

GACA Requirements: Must complete additional hours and pass written and practical exams.

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👨‍🏫 Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI)

Purpose: Teach aspiring pilots.

FAA Requirements: CPL holders can apply with additional training.

GACA Requirements: Requires a CPL and meeting specific teaching qualifications.

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🛫 Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)

Purpose: Required for airline captains and senior pilots.

FAA Requirements: Minimum of 1,500 flight hours.

GACA Requirements: Similar, with specified flight hours and qualifications.

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