Flight training

The International Civil Aviation Organization sets global standards for pilot licensing that are implemented and enforced by a country's civil aviation authority. Prospective pilots must first meet their country's requirements to obtain a student pilot certificate, which is required for training towards a private pilot licence (PPL). They can then progress to a commercial pilot licence (CPL), and finally an airline transport pilot licence (ATPL). Some countries have a light aircraft pilot licence (LAPL), but this cannot be used internationally. Separate licences are required for different aircraft categories—for example, helicopters and aeroplanes. ==Ratings==

A type rating, also known as an endorsement, is the process undertaken by a pilot to update their license to allow them to fly a different type of aircraft. A class rating covers multiple types of similar design. An instrument rating allows a pilot to fly under instrument flight rules (IFR). A night rating allows a pilot to fly at night (that is, outside of civil twilight). ==See also==