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The Sport Pilot Certificate

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A Sport Pilot License can be a great alternative to a Private Pilot License.  FAR Part 61 mandates less training and you're not required to complete an FAA medical exam:

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  • Be at least 17 years old to certify as a Sport Pilot

  • Be proficient in the English language

  • No medical exam, just a valid driver's license!

  • Complete at least 15 hours of flight instruction

  • Complete at least 20 hours of total flight time

  • Receive and log ground training with an instructor

  • Pass an FAA written examination

  • Pass a practical examination with an examiner (i.e., "flight test") 

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Already Certificated Sport and Recreational Pilots

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Many certificated Sport and Recreational Pilots chose to pursue further training after earning their first certificate:

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  • Class B, C, and D airspace/airfield privileges

  • Cross-Country flight privileges

  • Retraining for Recreational Pilots with no PIC time in the previous 180 days 

  • Upgrade training to Private Pilot​

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All Dual Instruction and Solo hours you logged toward your Sport or Recreational Certificate count toward the Private Pilot Certificate requirements!​  

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