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1 mar 2022 · Sport Pilot. The following documents contain valuable information regarding Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Certification. Related information regarding proficiency check and flight review procedures, endorsement examples, medical requirements, and definitions are examples of information included in the documents below.
When you successfully pass the practical test for a sport pilot certificate, regardless of the light-sport aircraft privileges you seek, the FAA will issue you a sport pilot certificate without any category and class ratings.
The Sport Pilot rule allows a pilot to fly light-sport aircraft without the need for an FAA medical certificate. However, a sport pilot must hold at least a current and valid U.S. driver's license in order to exercise this privilege.
(3) For student pilots seeking a glider rating, balloon rating, or a sport pilot certificate, 60 calendar months after the month of the date issued, regardless of the person's age.
To become a sport pilot, you first earn a sport pilot certificate. This requires you to be at least 17 years old (16 for glider or balloon), hold a valid state driver’s license or a current FAA third-class medical certificate, pass an FAA sport pilot knowledge test, and pass an FAA sport pilot practical (flight) test.
The sport pilot rule: Creates a new student sport pilot certificate. Creates a new sport pilot flight instructor certificate. Requires FAA knowledge (written) and practical (flight) tests. Credits sport pilot flight time toward more advanced pilot ratings.
To become a sport pilot, you must be able to read, write, and understand English, and meet the minimum age requirements — you have to be at least 16 to solo as a student pilot (14 for gliders), and at least 17 to get your sport pilot certificate (16 for gliders).
