Lentäjäkortin

Lentäjäkortin, often translated as "pilot's license" or "pilot certificate" in English, is the official document issued by a country's aviation authority that grants an individual the privilege to act as a pilot. The specific requirements and types of lentäjäkortti vary depending on the jurisdiction and the intended purpose of flying.

Generally, obtaining a lentäjäkortti involves a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical flight training. Aspiring pilots must pass written examinations covering subjects such as aerodynamics, meteorology, navigation, and aviation law. They also undergo supervised flight instruction to develop essential piloting skills, culminating in a practical flight test.

There are different categories of lentäjäkortti, such as private pilot license (PPL), commercial pilot license (CPL), and airline transport pilot license (ATPL). A PPL allows individuals to fly for recreational purposes, while CPL and ATPL are required for those seeking to be paid for their piloting services. Further ratings can be added to a lentäjäkortti to authorize pilots to fly specific types of aircraft, such as multi-engine planes or helicopters, or to operate in particular conditions, like instrument flight. Maintaining the validity of a lentäjäkortti typically requires meeting recurrent training and medical examination standards.