Quote Originally Posted by Floatsflyer View Post
Scott, a few corrections to your tome:

There is no age restriction to learn to fly, to go on course. Age 17 only refers to minimum age to solo.

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Actually, 16 to solo, 17 to get the license, for Private Airplane. You can actually solo gliders at 14. But you're right that there's no age restriction on learning, only on solo/license (excuse me, certificate )