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.
Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS) OVERVIEW. The Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS) is a computerized psychomotor, spatial ability, and multi-tasking test battery. It is used as a tool for the selection of United States Air Force pilot and RPA pilot candidates. TBAS scores are combined with the candidate's Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Pilot composite and flying hours to produce a Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM) score. The PCSM score provides a measure of a candidate's aptitude for pilot and RPA pilot training.