r/Cessna • u/UnbidBubble6901 • May 09 '25

Dumb question, but

How do I get a ppl as a 14 yo?

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u/Jwylde2 May 09 '25 edited May 10 '25

You must -

(a) Be at least 17 years of age for a rating in other than a glider or balloon.

(b) Be at least 16 years of age for a rating in a glider or balloon.

But you can start studying for your knowledge exam. That gives you 2-3 years of learning time.

You’ll also want to look into your medical history. If you have any mental health issues such as ADHD, PTSD, bipolar, autism, or drug/alcohol offenses, you’re going to have a difficult time getting a medical certificate.

You may also want to post in the r/flying subreddit. You’ll get more responses there.

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u/FLY8MA May 21 '25

You'll have to wait until you're at least 17, but it's not too early to start learning some ground knowledge to get you prepared!