Certified Flight Instructor - Flight Instructor Airplane Practice Exam

Which entity can issue a student pilot certificate besides an FAA-designated aviation medical examiner?

1. A military flight surgeon

2. An FAA certificated flight instructor

3. A Flight Standards District Office

4. A local flight school

The correct answer is: A Flight Standards District Office

The appropriate entity that can issue a student pilot certificate is the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). The FSDO is an administrative branch of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that oversees all aviation operations within its district. Their role includes the certification of pilots and ensuring adherence to federal regulations. While a military flight surgeon may conduct medical exams and an FAA certificated flight instructor is involved in the training process, their authority does not extend to issuing student pilot certificates. Similarly, a local flight school can provide training and facilitate student pilot applications but lacks the regulatory power to issue the certificate itself. It is the FSDO that ultimately has the authority to grant student pilot certificates based on the necessary qualifications and regulatory compliance.