Plain English Meaning
Someone learning to fly who has been issued an official FAA certificate that lets them train, fly solo when their instructor signs them off, but not yet carry passengers or fly for hire.
Full Definition
A person who holds a student pilot certificate issued by the FAA, authorizing them to receive flight training and to act as pilot in command of an aircraft only under specific conditions and endorsements provided by an authorized flight instructor.
Context Anchor
You will see this term in training material, flight instructor discussions, logbook entries, and rules about during .
