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If I want to take the Private Pilot exam, does it ever expire before I can actually get my license?

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I'm 15, the minimum age to take the FAA Private Pilot Written Exam.

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  1. I know there is a time limit. I'd go to faa.gov and read up on it


  2. You cannot take any of the exams without an endorsement on your logbook from an instructor.  So you should discuss this with your instructor, who will know the details of your situation and can advise you better than we can.

  3. that would be after your 15th birth day. since you cannot solo until you are 16 and cannot get you private until you are 17 the following applys..

        (iii) Date of birth, which shows the applicant meets or will meet the age requirements of this part for the certificate sought before the expiration date of the airman knowledge test report; and

        test expires after24 mos

        complete text as follows....

        61.35 Knowledge test: Prerequisites and passing grades.

        (a) An applicant for a knowledge test must have:

        (1) Received an endorsement, if required by this part, from an authorized instructor certifying that the applicant accomplished the appropriate ground-training or a home-study course required by this part for the certificate or rating sought and is prepared for the knowledge test; and

        (2) Proper identification at the time of application that contains the applicant's—

        (i) Photograph;

        (ii) Signature;

        (iii) Date of birth, which shows the applicant meets or will meet the age requirements of this part for the certificate sought before the expiration date of the airman knowledge test report; and

        (iv) Actual residential address, if different from the applicant's mailing address.

        (b) The Administrator shall specify the minimum passing grade for the knowledge test.

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        ÃƒÂ‚§ 61.39 Prerequisites for practical tests

        (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, to be eligible for a practical test for a certificate or rating issued under this part, an applicant must:

        (1) Pass the required knowledge test within the 24-calendar-month period preceding the month the applicant completes the practical test, if a knowledge test is required;

  4. You have to get your rating within 24 calendar months or taking the written exam.

  5. Private Pilot Exams, with all written exams with the exception of the ATP, and Ground Instructor exam, expire after 24 calendar months from the date which they are taken. That means that you have to complete the rating by the end of the month, 24 months from the date on the exam.

  6. There is no such thing

    as a pilot license.

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