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Calculated Shard: 178 (from laksa131)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa178.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.faa.gov/pilots/become/student_cert\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.faa.gov/pilots/become/student_cert\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/become\/student_cert","crawl_time":1775405358,"first_indexed_time":1554635643,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,faa!www,\/pilots\/become\/student_cert s443","src_root_hash":"15346945836986187178","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Become a Pilot | Federal Aviation Administration","meta_descriptions":["Become a Pilot"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Skip to main content\nUSA Banner\nBecome a Pilot\nWhen do I need a student pilot certificate?\nBefore you can fly solo. You don't need a student pilot certificate to take flying lessons.\nAm I eligible for a student pilot certificate?\nYou are eligible if:\nYou are at least 16 years old. If you plan to pilot a glider or balloon, you must be at least 14 years old.\nYou can read, speak, and understand English\nHow do I get a student pilot certificate?\nYou must complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1 and submit it to a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a part 141 flight school, or a certificated flight instructor. The authorized individual will process your application and submit the required documents to the Airmen Certification Branch. Once, reviewed by Airman Certification Branch, the student pilot certificate will be mailed to the address provided by you on the application.\nHow long will it be before I receive my student pilot certificate by mail?\nIn approximately three weeks. Utilizing the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) will minimize this time.\nHow do I get a medical certificate?\nAviation Medical Examiners (AME) will continue issuing aviation medical certificates. A list of AMEs in your area can be found at\nhttps:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/medical_certification\/\n.\nHow long are my student pilot certificate and my medical certificate valid?\nStudent pilot and medical certificate are no longer the same document, therefore, refer to 14 CFR 61.23 for complete information on duration of a medical certificate.\nAfter April 1, 2016, Student pilot certificates do not expire; the certificate will be surrendered and superseded upon successful completion of the higher certification. Student pilot certificates issued prior to April 1, 2016, will expire according to their expiration date, either 24 or 60 months from the date of issuance.\nCan I renew my student certificate or medical certificate?\nNo, but you can get a new one.\nWith a new student pilot certificate, is my flight instructor still required to place endorsements on it?\nNo. All solo endorsements are placed in the student logbook and are no longer required to be on the student pilot certificate. Any previous endorsements on a paper student pilot certificate should be maintained as part of the required training record.\nIf I solo in more than one make or model of aircraft, must I have an endorsement for each on my logbook?\nYes. Your flight instructor must make this endorsement before you solo in each make or model of aircraft. A list of endorsements can be found in the current edition of\nAdvisory Circular 61.65\n.\nDoes the endorsement to solo allow me to make solo cross-country flights?\nNo. You also have to get a cross-country flight endorsement from your flight instructor.\nMust I carry my student pilot certificate and medical certificate with me when I am piloting an aircraft in solo flight?\nYes.\nIs there a charge for the student pilot certificate?\nThere is no charge for application made directly to the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). However, an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a part 141 flight school, or a certificated flight instructor can charge a reasonable fee for processing an application for student pilot certificates.","attrs_markdown":"Please enable JavaScript to use this site.\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/become\/student_cert#main)\n\n# USA Banner\n![U.S. flag](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/themes\/custom\/dot_cms\/images\/assets\/us_flag_small.svg)\n\nAn official website of the United States government Here's how you know\n\n![Official US Government Icon](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/themes\/custom\/dot_cms\/images\/assets\/icon-dot-gov.svg)\n\n**Official websites use .gov**  \nA **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.\n\n![Secure Site Icon](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/themes\/custom\/dot_cms\/images\/assets\/icon-https.svg)\n\n**Secure .gov websites use HTTPS**  \n A **lock** ( A locked padlock ) or **https:\/\/** means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.\n\n[United States Department of Transportation](https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/)\n\n[![Home](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/themes\/custom\/faa\/images\/logo-faa.svg)](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/ \"Home\")\n\n## Secondary navigation\n- [About](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/about\/)\n- [Jobs](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/jobs\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/newsroom)\n\n## Main navigation (Desktop)\n- [Aircraft](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft)\n  ## Subnav: Aircraft 1\n  - [Aircraft Certification](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/air_cert\/)\n  - [Aviation Safety Draft Documents Open for Comment](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/draft_docs\/)\n  - [Vintage & Experimental Aircraft Program](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/licenses_certificates\/vintage_experimental\/)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Aircraft 2\n  - [Aircraft Safety](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/safety\/)\n  - [General Aviation & Recreational Aircraft](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/gen_av\/)\n  - [Repair Stations](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/repair\/)\n  - [Air Carrier & Air Agency Certification](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/licenses_certificates\/airline_certification\/)\n- [Air Traffic](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic)\n  ## Subnav: Air Traffic 1\n  - [Air Traffic By The Numbers](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/by_the_numbers\/)\n  - [Air Traffic Environmental Review](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/environmental_issues\/)\n  - [Community Engagement](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/community_engagement\/)\n  - [Flight Information](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/flight_info\/)\n  - [International Aviation](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/international_aviation\/)\n  - [National Airspace System](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/nas\/)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Air Traffic 2\n  - [NextGen](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/nextgen\/)\n  - [Obstruction Evaluation](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/obstruction_evaluation\/)\n  - [Air Traffic Plans and Publications](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/publications\/)\n  - [Separation Standards](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/separation_standards\/)\n  - [Technology](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/technology\/)\n  - [Weather](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/weather\/)\n- [Airports](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports)\n  ## Subnav: Airports 1\n  - [Airport Cooperative Research Program](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/acrp\/)\n  - [Airport Improvement Program](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/aip\/)\n  - [Airport Compliance](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/airport_compliance\/)\n  - [Airport Rescue Grants](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/airport_rescue_grants\/)\n  - [Airport Safety](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/airport_safety\/)\n  - [Airport Certification](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/airport_safety\/part139_cert)\n  - [CARES Act Grants](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/cares_act\/)\n  - [Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/crrsaa\/)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Airports 2\n  - [Engineering, Design, & Construction](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/engineering\/)\n  - [Environmental Programs](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/environmental\/)\n  - [News & Information](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/news_information\/)\n  - [Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/pfc\/)\n  - [Planning & Capacity](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/planning_capacity\/)\n  - [Resources](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/resources\/)\n  - [Regions](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/regions\/)\n  - [Runway Safety](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/runway_safety\/)\n  - [Airport Safety Information Video Series](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/safety-video-series)\n- [Pilots & Airmen](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots)\n  ## Subnav: Airmen 1\n  - [Find an Aviation Medical Examiner](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/amelocator\/)\n  - [Become a Pilot](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/become\/)\n  - [International Flight](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/intl\/)\n  - [Pilot Certificates & Records](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/lic_cert\/)\n  - [Medical Certification](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/medical_certification)\n  - [FAA Safety Team](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/faasteam)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Airmen 2\n  - [Mechanics](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/mechanics)\n  - [Repairmen](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/repairmen)\n  - [Designees](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/other_visit\/aviation_industry\/designees_delegations)\n  - [Airmen Certification](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/licenses_certificates\/airmen_certification\/)\n  - [Training & Testing](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/training_testing)\n  - [From the Flight Deck](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/flight_deck)\n- [Data & Research](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research)\n  ## Subnav: Data & Research 1\n  - [Accident & Incident Data](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/accident_incident\/)\n  - [Aviation Forecasts](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/aviation\/)\n  - [Aviation Data & Statistics](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/aviation_data_statistics\/)\n  - [Commercial Space Data](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/commercial_space_data\/)\n  - [Economic Impact](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/economic-impact)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Data & Research 2\n  - [Funding & Grant Data](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/funding_grant\/)\n  - [Passengers & Cargo](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/passengers_cargo\/)\n  - [Research](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/research\/)\n  - [Safety](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/safety\/)\n  - [Technical Library](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/library)\n- [Regulations](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies)\n  ## Subnav: Regulations 1\n  - [Advisory Circulars](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/advisory_circulars\/)\n  - [Airworthiness Directives](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/airworthiness_directives\/)\n  - [FAA Regulations](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/faa_regulations\/)\n  - [Forms](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/forms)\n  - [Handbooks & Manuals](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/handbooks_manuals\/)\n  - [Orders & Notices](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/orders_notices\/)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Regulations 2\n  - [Pilot Records Database](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/pilot_records_database\/)\n  - [Policy & Guidance](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/policy_guidance\/)\n  - [Rulemaking](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/rulemaking\/)\n  - [Temporary Flight Restrictions](https:\/\/tfr.faa.gov\/)\n  - [Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)](https:\/\/pilotweb.nas.faa.gov\/PilotWeb\/)\n- [Space](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space)\n  ## Subnav: Space 1\n  - [About the Office of Commercial Space Transportation](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/about\/office_org\/headquarters_offices\/ast)\n  - [Careers](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/careers)\n  - [Licenses, Permits & Approvals](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/licenses)\n  - [Resources & Additional Information](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/resources_and_Information)\n  - [Legislation & Policies, Regulations & Guidance](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/legislation_regulation_guidance\/)\n  - [Environmental](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/environmental)\n  - [Spaceports](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/office_spaceports)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Space 2\n  - [Airspace Integration](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/airspace_integration\/)\n  - [Stakeholder Engagement](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/stakeholder_engagement\/)\n  - [Compliance, Enforcement & Mishap](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/compliance_enforcement_mishap)\n  - [Commercial Human Space Flight](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/human_spaceflight)\n- [Drones](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas)\n  ## Subnav: Drones 1\n  - [Advanced Air Mobility](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air-taxis)\n  - [Advanced Operations](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/advanced_operations\/)\n  - [Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/commercial_operators\/)\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/contact_us\/)\n  - [Critical Infrastructure & Public Venues](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/critical_infrastructure\/)\n  - [Drone Events](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/events)\n  - [Educational Users](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/educational_users\/)\n  - [UAS en Espanol](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/espanol\/para_empezar\/)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Drones 2\n  - [Getting Started](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/getting_started\/)\n  - [Public Safety and Government](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/public_safety_gov\/)\n  - [Programs, Partnerships & Opportunities](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/programs_partnerships\/)\n  - [Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/recreational_flyers)\n  - [Resources & Other Topics](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/resources\/)\n  - [Research & Development](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/research_development\/)\n\nMenu Main navigation (Desktop)\n\n## Main navigation (Mobile)\n- [Aircraft](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft)\n  ## Subnav: Aircraft 1\n  - [Aircraft Certification](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/air_cert\/)\n  - [Aviation Safety Draft Documents Open for Comment](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/draft_docs\/)\n  - [Vintage & Experimental Aircraft Program](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/licenses_certificates\/vintage_experimental\/)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Aircraft 2\n  - [Aircraft Safety](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/safety\/)\n  - [General Aviation & Recreational Aircraft](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/gen_av\/)\n  - [Repair Stations](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/repair\/)\n  - [Air Carrier & Air Agency Certification](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/licenses_certificates\/airline_certification\/)\n- [Air Traffic](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic)\n  ## Subnav: Air Traffic 1\n  - [Air Traffic By The Numbers](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/by_the_numbers\/)\n  - [Air Traffic Environmental Review](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/environmental_issues\/)\n  - [Community Engagement](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/community_engagement\/)\n  - [Flight Information](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/flight_info\/)\n  - [International Aviation](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/international_aviation\/)\n  - [National Airspace System](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/nas\/)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Air Traffic 2\n  - [NextGen](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/nextgen\/)\n  - [Obstruction Evaluation](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/obstruction_evaluation\/)\n  - [Air Traffic Plans and Publications](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/publications\/)\n  - [Separation Standards](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/separation_standards\/)\n  - [Technology](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/technology\/)\n  - [Weather](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air_traffic\/weather\/)\n- [Airports](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports)\n  ## Subnav: Airports 1\n  - [Airport Cooperative Research Program](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/acrp\/)\n  - [Airport Improvement Program](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/aip\/)\n  - [Airport Compliance](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/airport_compliance\/)\n  - [Airport Rescue Grants](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/airport_rescue_grants\/)\n  - [Airport Safety](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/airport_safety\/)\n  - [Airport Certification](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/airport_safety\/part139_cert)\n  - [CARES Act Grants](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/cares_act\/)\n  - [Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/crrsaa\/)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Airports 2\n  - [Engineering, Design, & Construction](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/engineering\/)\n  - [Environmental Programs](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/environmental\/)\n  - [News & Information](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/news_information\/)\n  - [Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/pfc\/)\n  - [Planning & Capacity](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/planning_capacity\/)\n  - [Resources](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/resources\/)\n  - [Regions](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/regions\/)\n  - [Runway Safety](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/runway_safety\/)\n  - [Airport Safety Information Video Series](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/airports\/safety-video-series)\n- [Pilots & Airmen](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots)\n  ## Subnav: Airmen 1\n  - [Find an Aviation Medical Examiner](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/amelocator\/)\n  - [Become a Pilot](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/become\/)\n  - [International Flight](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/intl\/)\n  - [Pilot Certificates & Records](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/lic_cert\/)\n  - [Medical Certification](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/medical_certification)\n  - [FAA Safety Team](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/faasteam)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Airmen 2\n  - [Mechanics](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/mechanics)\n  - [Repairmen](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/repairmen)\n  - [Designees](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/other_visit\/aviation_industry\/designees_delegations)\n  - [Airmen Certification](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/licenses_certificates\/airmen_certification\/)\n  - [Training & Testing](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/training_testing)\n  - [From the Flight Deck](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/flight_deck)\n- [Data & Research](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research)\n  ## Subnav: Data & Research 1\n  - [Accident & Incident Data](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/accident_incident\/)\n  - [Aviation Forecasts](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/aviation\/)\n  - [Aviation Data & Statistics](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/aviation_data_statistics\/)\n  - [Commercial Space Data](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/commercial_space_data\/)\n  - [Economic Impact](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/economic-impact)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Data & Research 2\n  - [Funding & Grant Data](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/funding_grant\/)\n  - [Passengers & Cargo](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/passengers_cargo\/)\n  - [Research](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/research\/)\n  - [Safety](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/safety\/)\n  - [Technical Library](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/data_research\/library)\n- [Regulations](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies)\n  ## Subnav: Regulations 1\n  - [Advisory Circulars](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/advisory_circulars\/)\n  - [Airworthiness Directives](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/airworthiness_directives\/)\n  - [FAA Regulations](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/faa_regulations\/)\n  - [Forms](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/forms)\n  - [Handbooks & Manuals](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/handbooks_manuals\/)\n  - [Orders & Notices](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/orders_notices\/)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Regulations 2\n  - [Pilot Records Database](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/pilot_records_database\/)\n  - [Policy & Guidance](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/policy_guidance\/)\n  - [Rulemaking](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/rulemaking\/)\n  - [Temporary Flight Restrictions](https:\/\/tfr.faa.gov\/)\n  - [Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)](https:\/\/pilotweb.nas.faa.gov\/PilotWeb\/)\n- [Space](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space)\n  ## Subnav: Space 1\n  - [About the Office of Commercial Space Transportation](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/about\/office_org\/headquarters_offices\/ast)\n  - [Careers](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/careers)\n  - [Licenses, Permits & Approvals](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/licenses)\n  - [Resources & Additional Information](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/resources_and_Information)\n  - [Legislation & Policies, Regulations & Guidance](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/legislation_regulation_guidance\/)\n  - [Environmental](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/environmental)\n  - [Spaceports](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/office_spaceports)\n  \n  ## Subnav: Space 2\n  - [Airspace Integration](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/airspace_integration\/)\n  - [Stakeholder Engagement](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/stakeholder_engagement\/)\n  - [Compliance, Enforcement & Mishap](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/compliance_enforcement_mishap)\n  - [Commercial Human Space Flight](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/space\/human_spaceflight)\n- [Drones](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas)\n  ## Subnav: Drones 1\n  - [Advanced Air Mobility](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/air-taxis)\n  - [Advanced Operations](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/advanced_operations\/)\n  - [Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/commercial_operators\/)\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/contact_us\/)\n  - [Critical Infrastructure & Public Venues](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/critical_infrastructure\/)\n  - [Drone Events](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/events)\n  - 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[Home](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/)\n2. [Pilots](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots)\n3. [Become a Pilot](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/become)\n4. 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You don't need a student pilot certificate to take flying lessons.\n\n## Am I eligible for a student pilot certificate?\nYou are eligible if:\n\n- You are at least 16 years old. If you plan to pilot a glider or balloon, you must be at least 14 years old.\n- You can read, speak, and understand English\n## How do I get a student pilot certificate?\nYou must complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1 and submit it to a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a part 141 flight school, or a certificated flight instructor. The authorized individual will process your application and submit the required documents to the Airmen Certification Branch. Once, reviewed by Airman Certification Branch, the student pilot certificate will be mailed to the address provided by you on the application.\n\n## How long will it be before I receive my student pilot certificate by mail?\nIn approximately three weeks. Utilizing the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) will minimize this time.\n\n## How do I get a medical certificate?\nAviation Medical Examiners (AME) will continue issuing aviation medical certificates. A list of AMEs in your area can be found at <https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/medical_certification\/>.\n\n## How long are my student pilot certificate and my medical certificate valid?\nStudent pilot and medical certificate are no longer the same document, therefore, refer to 14 CFR 61.23 for complete information on duration of a medical certificate.\n\nAfter April 1, 2016, Student pilot certificates do not expire; the certificate will be surrendered and superseded upon successful completion of the higher certification. Student pilot certificates issued prior to April 1, 2016, will expire according to their expiration date, either 24 or 60 months from the date of issuance.\n\n## Can I renew my student certificate or medical certificate?\nNo, but you can get a new one.\n\n## With a new student pilot certificate, is my flight instructor still required to place endorsements on it?\nNo. All solo endorsements are placed in the student logbook and are no longer required to be on the student pilot certificate. Any previous endorsements on a paper student pilot certificate should be maintained as part of the required training record.\n\n## If I solo in more than one make or model of aircraft, must I have an endorsement for each on my logbook?\nYes. Your flight instructor must make this endorsement before you solo in each make or model of aircraft. A list of endorsements can be found in the current edition of [Advisory Circular 61.65](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/advisory_circulars\/index.cfm\/go\/document.information\/documentID\/1028988).\n\n## Does the endorsement to solo allow me to make solo cross-country flights?\nNo. You also have to get a cross-country flight endorsement from your flight instructor.\n\n## Must I carry my student pilot certificate and medical certificate with me when I am piloting an aircraft in solo flight?\nYes.\n\n## Is there a charge for the student pilot certificate?\nThere is no charge for application made directly to the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). 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You don't need a student pilot certificate to take flying lessons.\n\n## Am I eligible for a student pilot certificate?\nYou are eligible if:\n\n- You are at least 16 years old. If you plan to pilot a glider or balloon, you must be at least 14 years old.\n- You can read, speak, and understand English\n## How do I get a student pilot certificate?\nYou must complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1 and submit it to a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a part 141 flight school, or a certificated flight instructor. The authorized individual will process your application and submit the required documents to the Airmen Certification Branch. Once, reviewed by Airman Certification Branch, the student pilot certificate will be mailed to the address provided by you on the application.\n\n## How long will it be before I receive my student pilot certificate by mail?\nIn approximately three weeks. Utilizing the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) will minimize this time.\n\n## How do I get a medical certificate?\nAviation Medical Examiners (AME) will continue issuing aviation medical certificates. A list of AMEs in your area can be found at <https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/medical_certification\/>.\n\n## How long are my student pilot certificate and my medical certificate valid?\nStudent pilot and medical certificate are no longer the same document, therefore, refer to 14 CFR 61.23 for complete information on duration of a medical certificate.\n\nAfter April 1, 2016, Student pilot certificates do not expire; the certificate will be surrendered and superseded upon successful completion of the higher certification. 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Boilerpipe Text	Skip to main content USA Banner Become a Pilot When do I need a student pilot certificate? Before you can fly solo. You don't need a student pilot certificate to take flying lessons. Am I eligible for a student pilot certificate? You are eligible if: You are at least 16 years old. If you plan to pilot a glider or balloon, you must be at least 14 years old. You can read, speak, and understand English How do I get a student pilot certificate? You must complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1 and submit it to a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a part 141 flight school, or a certificated flight instructor. The authorized individual will process your application and submit the required documents to the Airmen Certification Branch. Once, reviewed by Airman Certification Branch, the student pilot certificate will be mailed to the address provided by you on the application. How long will it be before I receive my student pilot certificate by mail? In approximately three weeks. Utilizing the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) will minimize this time. How do I get a medical certificate? Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) will continue issuing aviation medical certificates. A list of AMEs in your area can be found at https://www.faa.gov/pilots/medical_certification/ . How long are my student pilot certificate and my medical certificate valid? Student pilot and medical certificate are no longer the same document, therefore, refer to 14 CFR 61.23 for complete information on duration of a medical certificate. After April 1, 2016, Student pilot certificates do not expire; the certificate will be surrendered and superseded upon successful completion of the higher certification. Student pilot certificates issued prior to April 1, 2016, will expire according to their expiration date, either 24 or 60 months from the date of issuance. Can I renew my student certificate or medical certificate? No, but you can get a new one. With a new student pilot certificate, is my flight instructor still required to place endorsements on it? No. All solo endorsements are placed in the student logbook and are no longer required to be on the student pilot certificate. Any previous endorsements on a paper student pilot certificate should be maintained as part of the required training record. If I solo in more than one make or model of aircraft, must I have an endorsement for each on my logbook? Yes. Your flight instructor must make this endorsement before you solo in each make or model of aircraft. A list of endorsements can be found in the current edition of Advisory Circular 61.65 . Does the endorsement to solo allow me to make solo cross-country flights? No. You also have to get a cross-country flight endorsement from your flight instructor. Must I carry my student pilot certificate and medical certificate with me when I am piloting an aircraft in solo flight? Yes. Is there a charge for the student pilot certificate? There is no charge for application made directly to the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). However, an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a part 141 flight school, or a certificated flight instructor can charge a reasonable fee for processing an application for student pilot certificates.
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Before you can fly solo. You don't need a student pilot certificate to take flying lessons. ## Am I eligible for a student pilot certificate? You are eligible if: - You are at least 16 years old. If you plan to pilot a glider or balloon, you must be at least 14 years old. - You can read, speak, and understand English ## How do I get a student pilot certificate? You must complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1 and submit it to a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a part 141 flight school, or a certificated flight instructor. The authorized individual will process your application and submit the required documents to the Airmen Certification Branch. Once, reviewed by Airman Certification Branch, the student pilot certificate will be mailed to the address provided by you on the application. ## How long will it be before I receive my student pilot certificate by mail? In approximately three weeks. Utilizing the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) will minimize this time. ## How do I get a medical certificate? Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) will continue issuing aviation medical certificates. A list of AMEs in your area can be found at <https://www.faa.gov/pilots/medical_certification/>. ## How long are my student pilot certificate and my medical certificate valid? Student pilot and medical certificate are no longer the same document, therefore, refer to 14 CFR 61.23 for complete information on duration of a medical certificate. After April 1, 2016, Student pilot certificates do not expire; the certificate will be surrendered and superseded upon successful completion of the higher certification. Student pilot certificates issued prior to April 1, 2016, will expire according to their expiration date, either 24 or 60 months from the date of issuance. ## Can I renew my student certificate or medical certificate? No, but you can get a new one. ## With a new student pilot certificate, is my flight instructor still required to place endorsements on it? No. All solo endorsements are placed in the student logbook and are no longer required to be on the student pilot certificate. Any previous endorsements on a paper student pilot certificate should be maintained as part of the required training record. ## If I solo in more than one make or model of aircraft, must I have an endorsement for each on my logbook? Yes. Your flight instructor must make this endorsement before you solo in each make or model of aircraft. 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