Flying in Brazil: a pilot's guide
ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil) regulates flight in Brazil; pilots earn a private and then commercial/instrument ratings with the required aviation medical, in an ICAO class-based airspace system.
The national authority
Civil aviation in Brazil is regulated by ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil). This guide summarises the framework; always confirm the current detail with ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil).
Getting a licence (PPL and beyond)
Brazil issues a Private Pilot Licence (PP) and Commercial Pilot Licence (PC), with commercial and instrument ratings beyond. Training is conducted at approved organisations, with theoretical examinations and a practical flight test.
Medical requirements
A first- or second-class aeronautical medical certificate (CMA) is required depending on the licence, issued through ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil)-approved aviation medical examiners.
Notable rules & airspace
Brazil uses an ICAO class-based airspace system managed with DECEA, with Portuguese/English radio requirements and extensive controlled airspace around major cities. The detail differs from the US system, so review local procedures before flying.
Where to find the official rules
Consult ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil) for the current licensing, medical and operating requirements. This guide summarises and links to those sources rather than reproducing the regulations.