Sport Pilot
04-12-2007, 06:24 AM
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Sport Pilot
It seems like general aviation is on its way out as we all know it. Perhaps the sport pilot category will save it to some degree. Does anyone here have any experience with training a Sport Pilot?
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04-13-2007, 11:21 AM
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The Sport Pilot rule:
- Allow sport pilots to fly existing aircraft (standard airworthiness certificate) that meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft. (Max gross about 1300 lbs)
- Max stall - 51 mph
- Max speed - 138 mph
- Max seats - 2
- Creates a new student sport pilot certificate for operating any aircraft that meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft.
- Creates a new sport pilot flight instructor certificate.
- Requires FAA knowledge (written) and practical (flight) test.
- Credits ultralight training and experience toward a sport pilot certificate.
- Credits sport pilot flight time toward more advanced pilot ratings.
- Requires either a 3rd class FAA medical certificate or a current and valid U.S. driver's license as evidence of medical eligibility (provided the individual does not have an official denial or revocation of medical eligibility on file with FAA).
- Does not allow carrying passengers for compensation or hire
- Allows sharing ("pro-rata") operating expenses with another pilot.
- Allows daylight (civil twilight)flight only.
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