Title 14

PART 61

Part 61 - Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, And Ground Instructors

PART 61 - CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS Authority:49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44703, 44707, 44709-44711, 44729, 44903, 45102-45103, 45301-45302; Sec. 2307 Pub. L. 114-190, 130 Stat. 615 (49 U.S.C. 44703 note). Source:Docket No. 25910, 62 FR 16298, Apr. 4, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

14:2.0.1.1.2.0.1.1.7APPENDIX
   Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 73 - Robinson R-22/R-44 Special Training and Experience Requirements
14:2.0.1.1.2.0.1.1.8APPENDIX
   Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 100-2 - Relief for U.S. Military and Civilian Personnel Who are Assigned Outside the United States in Support of U.S. Armed Forces Operations
14:2.0.1.1.2.0.1.1.9APPENDIX
   Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 118-2 - Relief for Certain Persons During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
14:2.0.1.1.2.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.1SECTION 61.1
   61.1 Applicability and definitions.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.2SECTION 61.2
   61.2 Exercise of Privilege.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.3SECTION 61.3
   61.3 Requirement for certificates, ratings, and authorizations.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.4SECTION 61.4
   61.4 Qualification and approval of flight simulators and flight training devices.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.5SECTION 61.5
   61.5 Certificates and ratings issued under this part.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.6SECTION 61.7
   61.7 Obsolete certificates and ratings.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.7SECTION 61.8
   61.8 Inapplicability of unmanned aircraft operations.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.8SECTION 61.9
   61.9 [Reserved]
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.9SECTION 61.11
   61.11 Expired pilot certificates and re-issuance.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.10SECTION 61.13
   61.13 Issuance of airman certificates, ratings, and authorizations.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.11SECTION 61.14
   61.14 [Reserved]
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.12SECTION 61.15
   61.15 Offenses involving alcohol or drugs.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.13SECTION 61.16
   61.16 Refusal to submit to an alcohol test or to furnish test results.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.14SECTION 61.17
   61.17 Temporary certificate.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.15SECTION 61.18
   61.18 [Reserved]
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.16SECTION 61.19
   61.19 Duration of pilot and instructor certificates and privileges.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.17SECTION 61.21
   61.21 Duration of a Category II and a Category III pilot authorization (for other than part 121 and part 135 use).
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.18SECTION 61.23
   61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.19SECTION 61.25
   61.25 Change of name.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.20SECTION 61.27
   61.27 Voluntary surrender or exchange of certificate.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.21SECTION 61.29
   61.29 Replacement of a lost or destroyed airman or medical certificate or knowledge test report.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.22SECTION 61.31
   61.31 Type rating requirements, additional training, and authorization requirements.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.23SECTION 61.33
   61.33 Tests: General procedure.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.24SECTION 61.35
   61.35 Knowledge test: Prerequisites and passing grades.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.25SECTION 61.37
   61.37 Knowledge tests: Cheating or other unauthorized conduct.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.26SECTION 61.39
   61.39 Prerequisites for practical tests.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.27SECTION 61.41
   61.41 Flight training received from flight instructors not certificated by the FAA.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.28SECTION 61.43
   61.43 Practical tests: General procedures.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.29SECTION 61.45
   61.45 Practical tests: Required aircraft and equipment.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.30SECTION 61.47
   61.47 Status of an examiner who is authorized by the Administrator to conduct practical tests.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.31SECTION 61.49
   61.49 Retesting after failure.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.32SECTION 61.51
   61.51 Pilot logbooks.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.33SECTION 61.52
   61.52 Use of aeronautical experience obtained in ultralight vehicles.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.34SECTION 61.53
   61.53 Prohibition on operations during medical deficiency.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.35SECTION 61.55
   61.55 Second-in-command qualifications.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.36SECTION 61.56
   61.56 Flight review.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.37SECTION 61.57
   61.57 Recent flight experience: Pilot in command.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.38SECTION 61.58
   61.58 Pilot-in-command proficiency check: Operation of an aircraft that requires more than one pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.39SECTION 61.59
   61.59 Falsification, reproduction, or alteration of applications, certificates, logbooks, reports, or records.
14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.40SECTION 61.60
   61.60 Change of address.
14:2.0.1.1.2.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Aircraft Ratings and Pilot Authorizations
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.1SECTION 61.61
   61.61 Applicability.
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.2SECTION 61.63
   61.63 Additional aircraft ratings (other than for ratings at the airline transport pilot certification level).
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.3SECTION 61.64
   61.64 Use of a flight simulator and flight training device.
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.4SECTION 61.65
   61.65 Instrument rating requirements.
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.5SECTION 61.66
   61.66 Enhanced Flight Vision System Pilot Requirements.
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.6SECTION 61.67
   61.67 Category II pilot authorization requirements.
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.7SECTION 61.68
   61.68 Category III pilot authorization requirements.
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.8SECTION 61.69
   61.69 Glider and unpowered ultralight vehicle towing: Experience and training requirements.
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.9SECTION 61.71
   61.71 Graduates of an approved training program other than under this part: Special rules.
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.10SECTION 61.73
   61.73 Military pilots or former military pilots: Special rules.
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.11SECTION 61.75
   61.75 Private pilot certificate issued on the basis of a foreign pilot license.
14:2.0.1.1.2.2.1.12SECTION 61.77
   61.77 Special purpose pilot authorization: Operation of a civil aircraft of the United States and leased by a non-U.S. citizen.
14:2.0.1.1.2.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Student Pilots
14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.1SECTION 61.81
   61.81 Applicability.
14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.2SECTION 61.83
   61.83 Eligibility requirements for student pilots.
14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.3SECTION 61.85
   61.85 Application.
14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.4SECTION 61.87
   61.87 Solo requirements for student pilots.
14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.5SECTION 61.89
   61.89 General limitations.
14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.6SECTION 61.91
   61.91 [Reserved]
14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.7SECTION 61.93
   61.93 Solo cross-country flight requirements.
14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.8SECTION 61.94
   61.94 Student pilot seeking a sport pilot certificate or a recreational pilot certificate: Operations at airports within, and in airspace located within, Class B, C, and D airspace, or at airports with an operational control tower in other airspace.
14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.9SECTION 61.95
   61.95 Operations in Class B airspace and at airports located within Class B airspace.
14:2.0.1.1.2.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Recreational Pilots
14:2.0.1.1.2.4.1.1SECTION 61.96
   61.96 Applicability and eligibility requirements: General.
14:2.0.1.1.2.4.1.2SECTION 61.97
   61.97 Aeronautical knowledge.
14:2.0.1.1.2.4.1.3SECTION 61.98
   61.98 Flight proficiency.
14:2.0.1.1.2.4.1.4SECTION 61.99
   61.99 Aeronautical experience.
14:2.0.1.1.2.4.1.5SECTION 61.100
   61.100 Pilots based on small islands.
14:2.0.1.1.2.4.1.6SECTION 61.101
   61.101 Recreational pilot privileges and limitations.
14:2.0.1.1.2.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Private Pilots
14:2.0.1.1.2.5.1.1SECTION 61.102
   61.102 Applicability.
14:2.0.1.1.2.5.1.2SECTION 61.103
   61.103 Eligibility requirements: General.
14:2.0.1.1.2.5.1.3SECTION 61.105
   61.105 Aeronautical knowledge.
14:2.0.1.1.2.5.1.4SECTION 61.107
   61.107 Flight proficiency.
14:2.0.1.1.2.5.1.5SECTION 61.109
   61.109 Aeronautical experience.
14:2.0.1.1.2.5.1.6SECTION 61.110
   61.110 Night flying exceptions.
14:2.0.1.1.2.5.1.7SECTION 61.111
   61.111 Cross-country flights: Pilots based on small islands.
14:2.0.1.1.2.5.1.8SECTION 61.113
   61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command.
14:2.0.1.1.2.5.1.9SECTION 61.115
   61.115 Balloon rating: Limitations.
14:2.0.1.1.2.5.1.10SECTION 61.117
   61.117 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Second in command of aircraft requiring more than one pilot.
14:2.0.1.1.2.5.1.11SECTION 61.118-61.120
   61.118-61.120 [Reserved]
14:2.0.1.1.2.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Commercial Pilots
14:2.0.1.1.2.6.1.1SECTION 61.121
   61.121 Applicability.
14:2.0.1.1.2.6.1.2SECTION 61.123
   61.123 Eligibility requirements: General.
14:2.0.1.1.2.6.1.3SECTION 61.125
   61.125 Aeronautical knowledge.
14:2.0.1.1.2.6.1.4SECTION 61.127
   61.127 Flight proficiency.
14:2.0.1.1.2.6.1.5SECTION 61.129
   61.129 Aeronautical experience.
14:2.0.1.1.2.6.1.6SECTION 61.131
   61.131 Exceptions to the night flying requirements.
14:2.0.1.1.2.6.1.7SECTION 61.133
   61.133 Commercial pilot privileges and limitations.
14:2.0.1.1.2.6.1.8SECTION 61.135-61.141
   61.135-61.141 [Reserved]
14:2.0.1.1.2.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Airline Transport Pilots
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.1SECTION 61.151
   61.151 Applicability.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.2SECTION 61.153
   61.153 Eligibility requirements: General.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.3SECTION 61.155
   61.155 Aeronautical knowledge.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.4SECTION 61.156
   61.156 Training requirements: Airplane category - multiengine class rating or airplane type rating concurrently with airline transport pilot certificate.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.5SECTION 61.157
   61.157 Flight proficiency.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.6SECTION 61.158
   61.158 [Reserved]
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.7SECTION 61.159
   61.159 Aeronautical experience: Airplane category rating.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.8SECTION 61.160
   61.160 Aeronautical experience - airplane category restricted privileges.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.9SECTION 61.161
   61.161 Aeronautical experience: Rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.10SECTION 61.163
   61.163 Aeronautical experience: Powered-lift category rating.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.11SECTION 61.165
   61.165 Additional aircraft category and class ratings.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.12SECTION 61.167
   61.167 Airline transport pilot privileges and limitations.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.13SECTION 61.169
   61.169 Letters of authorization for institutions of higher education.
14:2.0.1.1.2.7.1.14SECTION 61.170-69.171
   61.170-69.171 [Reserved]
14:2.0.1.1.2.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Flight Instructors Other than Flight Instructors With a Sport Pilot Rating
14:2.0.1.1.2.8.1.1SECTION 61.181
   61.181 Applicability.
14:2.0.1.1.2.8.1.2SECTION 61.183
   61.183 Eligibility requirements.
14:2.0.1.1.2.8.1.3SECTION 61.185
   61.185 Aeronautical knowledge.
14:2.0.1.1.2.8.1.4SECTION 61.187
   61.187 Flight proficiency.
14:2.0.1.1.2.8.1.5SECTION 61.189
   61.189 Flight instructor records.
14:2.0.1.1.2.8.1.6SECTION 61.191
   61.191 Additional flight instructor ratings.
14:2.0.1.1.2.8.1.7SECTION 61.193
   61.193 Flight instructor privileges.
14:2.0.1.1.2.8.1.8SECTION 61.195
   61.195 Flight instructor limitations and qualifications.
14:2.0.1.1.2.8.1.9SECTION 61.197
   61.197 Renewal requirements for flight instructor certification.
14:2.0.1.1.2.8.1.10SECTION 61.199
   61.199 Reinstatement requirements of an expired flight instructor certificate.
14:2.0.1.1.2.8.1.11SECTION 61.201
   61.201 [Reserved]
14:2.0.1.1.2.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Ground Instructors
14:2.0.1.1.2.9.1.1SECTION 61.211
   61.211 Applicability.
14:2.0.1.1.2.9.1.2SECTION 61.213
   61.213 Eligibility requirements.
14:2.0.1.1.2.9.1.3SECTION 61.215
   61.215 Ground instructor privileges.
14:2.0.1.1.2.9.1.4SECTION 61.217
   61.217 Recent experience requirements.
14:2.0.1.1.2.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Sport Pilots
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.1SECTION 61.301
   61.301 What is the purpose of this subpart and to whom does it apply
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.2SECTION 61.303
   61.303 If I want to operate a light-sport aircraft, what operating limits and endorsement requirements in this subpart must I comply with
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.3SECTION 61.305
   61.305 What are the age and language requirements for a sport pilot certificate
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.4SECTION 61.307
   61.307 What tests do I have to take to obtain a sport pilot certificate
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.5SECTION 61.309
   61.309 What aeronautical knowledge must I have to apply for a sport pilot certificate
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.6SECTION 61.311
   61.311 What flight proficiency requirements must I meet to apply for a sport pilot certificate
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.7SECTION 61.313
   61.313 What aeronautical experience must I have to apply for a sport pilot certificate
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.8SECTION 61.315
   61.315 What are the privileges and limits of my sport pilot certificate
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.9SECTION 61.317
   61.317 Is my sport pilot certificate issued with aircraft category and class ratings
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.10SECTION 61.319
   61.319 [Reserved]
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.11SECTION 61.321
   61.321 How do I obtain privileges to operate an additional category or class of light-sport aircraft
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.12SECTION 61.323
   61.323 [Reserved]
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.13SECTION 61.325
   61.325 How do I obtain privileges to operate a light-sport aircraft at an airport within, or in airspace within, Class B, C, and D airspace, or in other airspace with an airport having an operational control tower
14:2.0.1.1.2.10.1.14SECTION 61.327
   61.327 Are there specific endorsement requirements to operate a light-sport aircraft based on VH
14:2.0.1.1.2.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Flight Instructors With a Sport Pilot Rating
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.1SECTION 61.401
   61.401 What is the purpose of this subpart
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.2SECTION 61.403
   61.403 What are the age, language, and pilot certificate requirements for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.3SECTION 61.405
   61.405 What tests do I have to take to obtain a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.4SECTION 61.407
   61.407 What aeronautical knowledge must I have to apply for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.5SECTION 61.409
   61.409 What flight proficiency requirements must I meet to apply for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.6SECTION 61.411
   61.411 What aeronautical experience must I have to apply for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.7SECTION 61.412
   61.412 Do I need additional training to provide instruction on control and maneuvering an airplane solely by reference to the instruments in a light-sport aircraft based on VH
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.8SECTION 61.413
   61.413 What are the privileges of my flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.9SECTION 61.415
   61.415 What are the limits of a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.10SECTION 61.417
   61.417 Will my flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating list aircraft category and class ratings
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.11SECTION 61.419
   61.419 How do I obtain privileges to provide training in an additional category or class of light-sport aircraft
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.12SECTION 61.421
   61.421 May I give myself an endorsement
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.13SECTION 61.423
   61.423 What are the recordkeeping requirements for a flight instructor with a sport pilot rating
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.14SECTION 61.425
   61.425 How do I renew my flight instructor certificate
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.15SECTION 61.427
   61.427 What must I do if my flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating expires
14:2.0.1.1.2.11.1.16SECTION 61.429
   61.429 May I exercise the privileges of a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating if I hold a flight instructor certificate with another rating