Getting a Pilot’s License You must pass both a written exam and a flight test to earn a private pilot license in the U.S. True False None You can get your private pilot’s license without ever speaking to air traffic control. True False None You must be at least 18 years old to earn a private pilot license in the United States. True False None A private pilot can fly for hire and get paid for passenger flights. True False None Every pilot must pass a medical exam to fly solo or carry passengers. True False None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular