Which of the following is a valid statement about Class B pilot credentials?

• A. Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements.
• B. Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
• C. Recreational Pilot Certificate
• D. No certificate

Answer: (A)

In Class B airspace, the minimum credentials a pilot must hold are at least a Private Pilot Certificate, or a Student Pilot Certificate with the appropriate logbook endorsements that authorize Class B operations. This reflects the high level of proficiency expected for flying in the most controlled, busiest airspace, where ATC clearance and two-way radio communication are required for all flights. The Airline Transport Pilot Certificate is a valid certificate to fly, but it’s a higher level than the minimum needed to operate in Class B. A Recreational Pilot Certificate doesn’t meet the Class B minimums, and having no certificate at all is not, of course, permissible. Endorsements on the student’s logbook from a qualified instructor are what allow a student to operate in Class B under supervision or solo, once the appropriate endorsements are obtained.