lentäjätodistukseen

Lentäjätodistus, often translated as pilot's license or certificate, is an official document that authorizes an individual to act as a pilot of an aircraft. The specific requirements and types of licenses vary significantly depending on the country and the intended use of the aircraft.

In most jurisdictions, obtaining a lentäjätodistus involves a combination of theoretical knowledge training and practical flight training. Theoretical instruction typically covers subjects such as aviation law, meteorology, navigation, aircraft systems, and human performance. Practical flight training is conducted with a certified flight instructor and culminates in a flight test demonstrating the applicant's ability to safely operate an aircraft.

There are various categories of lentäjätodistus. A Private Pilot License (PPL) is generally for recreational flying and does not permit flying for remuneration. A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) allows the holder to fly for compensation, such as in cargo or charter operations. An Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) is the highest level of pilot certification and is required to act as a captain for scheduled airline flights.

Further ratings can be added to a lentäjätodistus, such as instrument ratings (IR) for flying in low visibility conditions, or multi-engine ratings (ME) for operating aircraft with more than one engine. The validity period of a lentäjätodistus and its associated ratings often requires recurrent training and medical examinations to maintain proficiency and medical fitness. The regulatory body responsible for issuing and overseeing pilot licenses in Finland is the Traficom, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency.