Sport Pilot

A minimum of 20 hours flight time including:

• 15 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor.

• 5 hours solo flight.

Flight training must include at least:

• 2 hours cross-country flight training.

• 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop.

• One solo cross-country flight of at least 75 nautical miles total distance with a full-stop landing at a minimum of two points and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 25 nautical miles between takeoff and landing locations.

• 3 hours flight training in preparation for the practical test.

Ground training from an instructor or home-study course.

FAA knowledge test on applicable aeronautical knowledge areas.

FAA practical test for the applicable light sport aircraft privilege.

1. Be at least 17 years of age (or 16 if applying to operate a glider or balloon);

2. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If there is a doubt, use AC 60-28, English Language Skill Standards;

3. Have passed the appropriate sport pilot knowledge test since the beginning of the 24th month before the month in which he or she takes a practical test;

4. Have satisfactorily accomplished the required training and obtained the aeronautical experience prescribed;

5. Possess a current and valid U.S. driver’s license or a valid Airman Medical Certificate issued under 14 CFR part 67;

6. Have an endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the applicant has received and logged training time within 60 days preceding the date of application in preparation for the practical test, and is prepared for the practical test; and

7. Have an endorsement certifying that the applicant has demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of the subject areas in which the applicant was deficient on the airman knowledge test.

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