In cultured pearls, a mother-of-pearl bead or a piece of tissue is inserted (by man) into the mollusk to start the process. For both, the quality of the nacre dictates the quality of the luster, or shine of the pearl, which is very important to its beauty and its value.
For an airplane pilot, education takes many forms, including applied instruction, a high school diploma, an associate's or bachelor's degree, and specialized training. The Federal Aviation Administration also requires pilots to accumulate a lot of real-world knowledge in the form of flight-hours.
Pilot licensing or certification refers to permits to fly aircraft that are issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in each country, establishing that the holder has met a specific set of knowledge and experience requirements. This includes taking a flying test.