Categories and Classes
Different types of private licenses are issued for the major categories of aircraft. It is possible to obtain a license for, e.g., rotorcraft or airships, without first — or ever — obtaining a rating for a fixed-wing aircraft. However, limitations, such as "Limited to Hot Air Balloons with Airborne Heater" for Hot Air Balloon ratings (as opposed to a gas balloon) will appear on the license under the "Limitations" portion of the certificate. The classes listed on the license further define which aircraft of a category the license holder is qualified to operate.
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