You don’t need a licence to fly an aircraft, the aircraft does not care IF you don’t have one, it flies the same, regardless.
Yes, it is very prudent to have a licence? But, I have to ask…..did the Wright Brothers have one? Or any other very early Aviators?
Having a licence, does not mean you fly properly, or even safely? The buck stops with YOU, as a Licenced Pilot to be as safe as possible👍 🤩 Consider many people who have car licences, but by their manner of operation, should not have a licence?