There is speculation on how long it will take the TSA to vet applications, but the FAA still predicts an average of 3 weeks.Īs I mentioned earlier, students are allowed to start flight training without having the actual piece of plastic, however, CFIs and students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If something happens to the certificate, a student can request a new certificate for a $2 fee. In addition, instead of a flimsy piece of paper, new applicants will now receive a plastic certificate, very similar to the ones received for Private Pilot and beyond. The IACRA application is vetted by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) and when approved is sent to the student through the Civil Aviation Registry. Once you, or your student, has applied for the certificate, it will take about 3 weeks to arrive in the mail – the IACRA application online should minimize the time it takes to arrive. It is important to note that if you already have a paper SPC, you can use that until it expires – you are “grandfathered” into the process. While you do not have to obtain your medical certificate in order to start flying, you are still required to obtain it separately. An applicant must appear in person to apply for a student pilot certificate at a FSDO, through a DPE, with an ACR associated with a part 141 pilot school, or with a CFI”. According to the, “AMEs no longer will issue a combination medical certificate and student pilot certificate or accept an application for a student pilot certificate. While this is not different than the previous rule, the medical certificate and the SPC are now two separate documents. The rules are changing as of April 1st, 2016 to a new and improved process that I will break into the following sections: the application, flight privileges and future impacts.Īccording to FAA.gov, a student pilot certificate is not needed until you fly solo – you can start your flying lessons right away. As a student, you would have taken a trip to the aeromedical examiner to obtain your 3rd-Class Medical Certificate which then meant you could now solo – your 3rd Class Medical also doubled as your Student Pilot Certificate (SPC). So, let’s start with the basics of obtaining your student pilot certificate. With any change in aviation regulations, it is important that we examine them carefully. The New & Improved Student Pilot CertificateĪs a student pilot or Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), you might have heard about the new changes for the student pilot certificate process.

FSX Chicago Newsletter May 01 – May 15, 2016

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