What is one of the requirements to become a private pilot?

To become a private pilot, a person must be at least 17 years old. This age requirement is established to ensure that pilots have reached a maturity level that is considered necessary for the responsibilities associated with piloting an aircraft. The age limit helps ensure that candidates have sufficient mental and emotional development, as well as the ability to make sound judgments and decisions in various flying scenarios.

While passing a medical exam is also a requirement for a private pilot, it must be a third-class medical for private pilots, not necessarily a second-class. The other options, such as needing to read and write in French, are not relevant to the requirements set by the FAA for obtaining a private pilot license.