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Student Pilot Passed Private Pilot Knowledge Test Do they have to take Glider Knowledge Test

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Student Pilot (not certificated in any way)

Passed Private Pilot Knowledge Test (The one for Single Engine Land)

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Do the student pilot have to take the Private Pilot - Glider Knowledge Test to take the Practical or does passing the Private Pilot Knowledge Test (The one for Single Engine Land) count?

Transition pilots are specifically exempted but what about student pilots who have passed the PPL written?

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  1. KDS on Oct 21, 2018

    I cannot see how the applicant applying for an initial private pilot certificate in gliders would not need the specific glider private pilot knowledge test. However, you may be able to test that principle by starting an IACRA application and trying to pull in the airplane knowledge test. See if the computer buys that or if it says TILT. Although, if it did accept it, I’d still be inclined to believe that was a flaw in the computer software.

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  2. John Scarry on Nov 04, 2018

    A student pilot who does not yet have any ratings will need to take the knowledge test. If they already have a powered aircraft rating, the knowledge test is not required.

    §61.63 (c) Additional aircraft class rating. A person who applies for an additional class rating on a pilot certificate:

    (1) Must have a logbook or training record endorsement from an authorized instructor attesting that the person was found competent in the appropriate aeronautical knowledge areas and proficient in the appropriate areas of operation.

    (2) Must pass the practical test.

    (4) Need not take an additional knowledge test, provided the applicant holds an airplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift, weight-shift-control aircraft, powered parachute, or airship rating at that pilot certificate level.

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