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[back]  \nWhat are the requirements for a Student Pilot Certificate?  \nTo be eligible for a Student Pilot Certificate, a person must be at least 16 years of age, except for the operation of a glider or balloon, in which case the applicant must be at least 14 years of age and be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. [back]  \nHow do I obtain a Student Pilot Certificate?  \nYou must apply through a Flight Standards District Office, designated pilot examiner, airman certification representative associated with a pilot school, or certificated flight instructor. Aviation Medical Examiners will no longer issue a combination medical certificate and Student Pilot Certificate. Student Pilot Certificates are issued on the same medium as other pilot certificates and have no expiration date. All Student Pilot Certificates issued before April 1, 2016, will expire according to their terms unless they are replaced by another pilot certificate. For details, please click here. [back]  \nHow long are my Student Pilot and medical certificates valid?  \nFor information on duration of the Student Pilot Certificate, please refer to 14 CFR 61.19(b). Student Pilot Certificates issued on or after April 1, 2016, do not have an expiration date. For information on medical certificate validity periods, please see the information and tables shown in 14 CFR 61.23(a) and 14 CFR 61.23(d). [back]  \nCan my Student Pilot Certificate be renewed?  \nAs stated above, a Student Pilot Certificate issued on or after April 1, 2016, does not have an expiration date. An existing Student Pilot Certificate cannot be renewed, but must be replaced by a new Student Pilot Certificate issued in accordance with the new rule. [back]  \nIf I only want to be a Sport Pilot, how do I obtain a Student Pilot Certificate?  \nThe method to pursuing a Sport Pilot Certificate is the same as for any certificate. Refer to“How do I obtain a Student Pilot Certificate” above. [back]  \nWhere can I get information about the Sport Pilot Program?  \nSport pilot enthusiasts may find information on the FAA’s Light Sport Aviation Branch’s webpage. [back]  \nIs there a charge for the Student Pilot Certificate?  \nThere is no FAA charge for issuing an initial Student Pilot Certificate under the regulations that took effect on April 1, 2016, but an FAA-designated pilot examiner is allowed to charge a reasonable fee for issuing Student Pilot Certificates and processing the necessary reports. The FAA-authorized aviation medical examiner will charge a fee for the physical examination in connection with issuing the combination medical and Student Pilot Certificate. 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