Sylvia Else wrote:
This is background research for an article I'm writing.

Can someone tell me whether the FAA (or other agency) retains a
photograph of people who hold private pilot's licences in the USA?

Sylvia.

No photo is currently required for any pilot certificate.

To fly as a Sport pilot, a valid driver's license may be used to establish
medical fitness and almost all states require a photo on a driver's license.



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Jim Pennino