From there he was sent to France for training, returning to Chad in 1976 with a professional pilot certificate.

Most pilot certificates and ratings require the applicant to pass a knowledge test, also called the written test.

In order to take knowledge tests for all pilot certificates and ratings, the applicant must have a sign-off from a ground or flight instructor.

Hold either a student or sport pilot certificate.

The private pilot certificate is the certificate held by the majority of active pilots.

A second class medical is required for those intending to exercise the privileges of the commercial pilot certificate.

The ground instructor certificate holder may also endorse a student to take the written knowledge test for these pilot certificates.

Gott earned a private pilot certificate in May 2012.

Ariel received her private pilot certificate on April 21, 2012.

They all hold either a commercial or airline transport pilot certificate.