( CFI), as well as solo flights under the supervision of  your CFI. tificates with powered parachute ratings are Student,  Sport and Private. The FAA is empowered by the U.S.  Congress to promote aviation safety by prescribing  safety standards for pilots and the other civil aviation  programs. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs),  formerly referred to as Federal Aviation Regulations  (FARs), are one of the primary means of conveying  these safety standards. To be eligible to fly  solo in a PPC, you must be at  least 16 years of age and demonstrate satisfactory  aeronautical knowledge on a test developed by your  instructor. You must have received and logged flight  training for the maneuvers and procedures in 14 CFR  part 61 for the PPC, as well as demonstrated satis- factory proficiency and safety. Only after all of these  requirements are met can your instructor endorse your  student pilot certificate and logbook for solo flight. Title 14 CFR,  part 61 specifies the requirements to  earn a pilot certificate. This regulation also states the  pilot applicant must be able to read, speak, write, and  understand the English language. The FAA Practical  Test Standards (PTS) establish the standards for the  knowledge and skills necessary for the issuance of  a pilot certificate. [Figure 1-4] You should reference  both these documents to understand the knowledge,  skills and experience required to obtain a pilot certifi - cate to fly a powered parachute. Once you obtain the required aeronautical knowledge  and experience required by 14 CFR part 61, your flight  instructor will endorse you to take a practical test (of- ten called a “checkride”) with a sport pilot examiner  (SPE) or an FAA inspector. After you’ve demonstrat- ed satisfactory aeronautical knowledge and skill in  the Areas of Operation and Tasks outlined in the PTS,  this examiner or inspector will issue your temporary  (paper) pilot certificate. You will receive a plastic cer - tificate in the mail once the results of the practical test  are received by the FAA Registration branch. A  sport pilot is certified to fly a light-sport aircraft. To  be eligible for a sport pilot certificate with a powered  parachute rating, you must be at least 17 years of age,  complete the specific training and flight time require - ments described in 14 CFR part 61 subpart J, pass the  FAA Knowledge Exam, and successfully complete  the practical test. If you hold at least a  private pilot certificate, but not  a rating for the category and class of PPC LSA, you  can operate the powered parachute with a logbook  endorsement and passing a  proficiency check. [Table  1] If you hold at least a private pilot certificate with  a PPC category and class rating, and have a current  Figure 1-4. The PTS is used to test the knowledge and skill  of a pilot applicant. Table 1. Definitions with respect to the certification,  ratings, privileges, and limitations of airmen. Pilot applicants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license  or a current third-class  medical certificate issued un - der 14 CFR part 67. If you use your valid driver’s  license to exercise the privileges of a Sport Pilot cer- tificate, then you must also adhere to any restrictions  on that driver’s license. You must hold a current third- class medical certificate to exercise the privileges of a  Private Pilot certificate. The process of learning to fly includes a combination  of ground training (to include successful completion  of the FAA Knowledge Exam) and  flight training to  include dual flights with a certified flight instructor  1-3