Gen X goes from 1965-1982. One thing people forget about when it comes to defining generations is birthrates. Millennials are known as the New Boomers, and the rise in births actually started with those born in 1983, and ended with those born in 2001.
Privilege levels of pilot certificates are, in order of increasing privilege: 1  Student Pilot: an individual who is learning to fly under the tutelage of a flight instructor and who is permitted to fly alone under specific, limited circumstances. 2  Sport Pilot: an individual who is authorized to fly only Light-sport Aircraft.
The FAA requires student pilots to be at least 16, or 14 if training is limited to balloons or gliders. As of 2012, the average age for student pilots was 31.5, according to the GAMA Databook. Under FAA regulations, recreational pilots are limited to carrying one passenger.