SPORT PILOT

For the sport pilot certificate, you must:

Be at least 17 years old (or 16 years old if you are applying to operate a glider or balloon).

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Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.

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Hold at least a third-class medical, or hold a current and valid U.S. driver's license for operations in light-sport aircraft other than a glider or balloon.

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A sport pilot may:

• Share the operating expenses of a flight with a passenger, provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenses, or aircraft rental fees. A sport pilot must pay at least half the operating expenses of the flight.

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A sport may not act as pilot in command of a light-sport aircraft:

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• That is carrying a passenger or property for compensation or hire.

• For compensation or hire.

• In furtherance of a business.

• While carrying more than one passenger.

• At night.

• In Class A airspace.

• In Class B, C, or D airspace, at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace, and to, from, through, or at an airport having an operational control tower unless you have met the requirements specified in §61.325.

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Training requirements for a sport pilot certificate with airplane category —

A minimum of 20 hours flight time including:

• 15 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor.

• 5 hours solo flight.

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*Estimated time frame: 1 - 2 Months (Varies on the frequency of scheduling and Self-study)

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