I wasn't necessarily trying to "correct" you so much as to just have a discussion on the topic. I didn't know where you are from and I find other countries air regulations interesting as I only ever get to fly to Canada. Several differences there but the only ones that affect me the most are slightly different names when using radeo phraseology such as "apron" for "ramp".... "line up and wait" instead of "position and hold".
As for licenses in the USA...
1. Pilot Certificate - Student, Sport, Private, Recreational, Commercial or Air Transport Pilot
1a. Each one is specific to aircraft category and class (airplane, rotorcraft, lighter than air, powered lift)
2. Ratings - Multi-Engine, Single-Engine, Instrument, Land, Sea
3. Endorsements - Hi Performance (more than 200 hp)
Also, some specific aircraift require a type certificate for that SPECIFIC airplane. These pretty much include any turbojet powered aircraft or one weighing more than 12,500 pounds.
I know this wasn't the original topic of discussion. What can I say? I'm an airplane nerd. I think everyone here is... lol
