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Types of Pilot Licenses Explained (Student, Recreational, Private, Commercial, ATP, and more)

Pilot Institute

APRIL 22, 2025

As a sport pilot, your privileges are limited. You may pilot aircraft with a Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) of 1320 pounds, carry no more than one passenger, and fly only during the daytime up to 10,000 feet MSL (or 2,000 AGL). 750 hours for current or former US military pilots. 1,000 hours for bachelors degree holders.

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Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Lift Airplanes

Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing.

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis

Aviator Connection

Types of Pilot Licenses Explained (Student, Recreational, Private, Commercial, ATP, and more)

Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

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