UK

To become a pilot in 2025, you generally need to meet age, education, medical, and flight training qualifications, which vary by the type of pilot license (Student, Private, Commercial, Airline Transport).

Key Requirements:

• Age: Minimums range from 16 (Student) to 21/23 (ATPL).
• Education: Typically a high school Diploma (or equivalent), with 10+2 (with Physics and Math) often required for Commercial licenses.
• English Proficiency: Essential for all licenses.
• Medical Fitness: Requires passing specific medical examinations (Class 2 for PPL, Class 1 for CPL/ATPL) covering vision, hearing, and overall health.
• Flight Training: Includes ground school (theoretical knowledge) and practical flight training at a certified school, with minimum flight hours required (e.g., 200 hours for CPL).
• Examinations: Passing written theoretical exams and a practical flight skill test (checkride) is mandatory.

No, a CAS letter is not the same as an acceptance letter. However, the CAS letter is released after the acceptance of the unconditional letter by the student. Here is a brief difference between a CAS letter and an acceptance letter for universities in the UK:

• An acceptance letter confirms that the university has offered you a place on a course.  
• A CAS is a unique reference number issued by the university after you've accepted their unconditional offer and met their conditions (including financial deposit in some cases). It's an electronic document required by the UK government for your student visa application, confirming the university is sponsoring your study.