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What is the oldest age you can fly a plane?

According to the FAA, there is no maximum age limit for private pilots, provided they meet regular medical certification requirements. This means that for personal or recreational flight, the age of a pilot is less important than their medical fitness to fly, answering the question: **What is the oldest age you can fly a plane?**

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Can a 70 year old get a pilot's license?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets no maximum age limit for private pilot licenses, meaning a healthy 70 year old can get a pilot's license. The key to success isn't age, but rather meeting the required medical and training standards.

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What is the age limit for FAA medical? Unpacking pilot certification rules

Despite common misconceptions, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not impose a maximum age limit for pilots seeking a medical certificate. The truth behind the question, 'What is the age limit for FAA medical?' lies not in a hard cutoff, but in how age affects certificate duration and type.

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