Age requirement for Dual

[pilotyip]

Didn't the FAA chance this a few years ago when the 7 or 8 year girl was killed in WY on a record stunt X-country flight. What is the minimum age for a student to offically have dual instruction given and log book entries made counting time toward dual minimums for a studnet or private certificate. Please give a FAR reference to support your answer.

 

[bobbysamd]

Age requirement for dual

You can receive dual instruction at any age. However, pursuant to 14 CFR 61.83, you have to be at least 16 years old to obtain a student certificate:

Sec. 61.83 - Eligibility requirements for student pilots.

To be eligible for a student pilot certificate, an applicant must:

(a) Be at least 16 years of age for other than the operation of a glider or balloon.

(b) Be at least 14 years of age for the operation of a glider or balloon.

Of course, you need a student certificate to solo an aircraft.

As a practical matter, a student pilot in the airplane with his/her instructor is a passenger. As was the girl from several years ago. The instructor is always PIC on a dual flight with a non-rated student. By that, we mean a person who holds less than a recreational pilot certificate and/or is not rated in that category and/or class of aircraft.

 

[midlifeflyer]

There is none, so there's no reference for one.