Island Ultralight - Light Sport Aircraft Hawaii
What is a Sport Pilot?
Recently the Federal Aviation Administration created a new category of pilot called the Sport Pilot. This initiative has dramatically reduced the cost of learning to fly.
What type of aircraft can one fly as a Sport Pilot?
Individuals can choose from the following eligible aircraft: weight-shift contol (trikes), gliders, gyroplanes, gyrocopters, powered parachutes, balloons and qualified airplanes. A pilot does not need a certificate to fly ultralight vehicles.
What kind of training is required?
The Sport Pilot Training consists of ground and flight training. Students must pass a knowledge test, log at least 20 hours of flight time and pass a practical flight test with a sport pilot examiner certified for the particular aircraft the student has chosen.
What does the Sport Pilot certificate allow one to do?
The privileges of a sport pilot certificate (FAR 61.315) allows one to:
• Operate as pilot in command of a sport-pilot eligible aircraft
• Carry a passenger and share expenses (fuel, oil, airport expenses, and aircraft rental)
• Fly in airspace not requiring contact with air traffic control
• Fly cross country
• Fly in Class B, C or D airspace with applicable training and logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor
• Fly without an FAA medical certificate, provided the individual
(1) has a current and valid U.S. driver’s license , AND
(2) complies with all limitations on that license
What type of aircraft can one fly as a Sport Pilot?
Individuals can choose from the following eligible aircraft: weight-shift contol (trikes), gliders, gyroplanes, gyrocopters, powered parachutes, balloons and qualified airplanes. A pilot does not need a certificate to fly ultralight vehicles.
What kind of training is required?
The Sport Pilot Training consists of ground and flight training. Students must pass a knowledge test, log at least 20 hours of flight time and pass a practical flight test with a sport pilot examiner certified for the particular aircraft the student has chosen.
What does the Sport Pilot certificate allow one to do?
The privileges of a sport pilot certificate (FAR 61.315) allows one to:
• Operate as pilot in command of a sport-pilot eligible aircraft
• Carry a passenger and share expenses (fuel, oil, airport expenses, and aircraft rental)
• Fly in airspace not requiring contact with air traffic control
• Fly cross country
• Fly in Class B, C or D airspace with applicable training and logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor
• Fly without an FAA medical certificate, provided the individual
(1) has a current and valid U.S. driver’s license , AND
(2) complies with all limitations on that license
