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Old 07-21-2015 | 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by humpmaster
Agreed!! very good Idea, but good luck, we just had a small helicopter crash in our area, started a major fire, just found out today the boy flying it was only 17?? and had his cousin whom was 16 with him! both fatalities! wow! turns out from what I heard the boy was legal?? and had his pilots license etc... would have never thought that would be possible but there ya go! I was aware many years ago that you did not have to have a pilots license to fly a kit plane, or "test plane" as they call it! ultralight's and helicopters as well! crazy! but then again they are much easier to spot than a drone! and are manned and most of them are smart enough not to get hit bye a jet or plane as they would be injured! or killed.
the world is a crazy place!
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The minimum age for a private pilot certificate is 16 for balloons and gliders, and 17 for powered flight (airplanes, helicopters, and gyroplanes). Pilots can begin training at any age and can solo balloons and gliders at age 14, powered aircraft at age 16.[SUP][3]
to fly Helicopters u need a special endorsement on your Ticket. One also has to pass at least a 3rd class Physical. LSA Light Sport Aircraft U don't need the 3rd class just a drivers license. True Ultralights (under 54 lbs and single seat) does not require a License or Physical.[/SUP]