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Q1. I am thinking about becoming a SPORT PILOT AND/OR I already have  my pilot certificate. How much will it cost me to either obtain my certificate OR continue flying LSA as a PRIVATE?

Q2. What are the Medical requirements for Sport Pilot (14 CFR part 61.23/53/303) ?

Q3. What do I have to do if I am a Registered Ultralight Pilot On/Before September 01, 2004 ?

Q4. What do I have to do if I am a Registered Ultralight Pilot After September 01, 2004 ?

Q5. What do I have to do if I am a Registered Ultralight Instructor On/Before September 1, 2004 ?

Q6. What do I have to do if I am a Registered Ultralight Instructor After September 1, 2004 ?

Q7. What do I have to do if I am already an FAA certificated Pilot ?

Q8. What do I have to do if I am an FAA CFI and want to train Sport Pilots ?

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Q1. I am thinking about becoming a SPORT PILOT AND/OR I already have  my pilot certificate. How much will it cost me to either obtain my certificate OR continue flying LSA as a PRIVATE?

Answer: The minimum amount of flying-time that is required by the FAA before new pilot candidate may be recommended for the Check-Ride is 20 hrs. Of that 20 hrs., at least 15 of them must be of dual instruction ( "quality" time with an instructor) and 5 hrs flying solo. Assuming that you can grasp and apply the Practical Testing Standards (PTS) training concepts satisfactorily, we anticipate that you would incur the following expenses:

Aircraft Rental  $86.32/hr.  * 20 hrs. = $ 1727.00
Instructor Fee  $30.00/hr. * 15 hrs.  = $450.00
Ground School Books  100.00
FAA Sport Pilot Written Exam  $100.00
Examiner Fee  $400.00 at most varies by examiner

Total Expense = $ 2577.00

For all other non certificated pilots, the costs will vary based on skill level and ability to adapt to the trainer aircraft. For your convenience, a suggested table of costs is presented on the Rental Pricing page. Click here to access this table now. For certificated current pilots who had had a BFR (Biennial Flight Review) within the preceding 24 months can begin to fly immediately.

Q2.  What are the Medical requirements for Sport Pilot (14 CFR part 61.23/53/303) ?

Answer:
An FAA Medical Certificate or a valid U.S. Driver’s License is sufficient for the operation of an LSA by
• A Student Pilot Seeking Sport Pilot Privileges in a Light-Sport Aircraft
• A Pilot Exercising the Privileges of a Sport Pilot Certificate
• A Flight Instructor Acting As PIC of a Light-Sport Aircraft

Furthermore, A Person Using a Current and Valid U.S. Driver’s License Must:
• Comply With Each Restriction and Limitation Imposed on Your Drivers License
• Comply With Any Judicial or Administrative Order Applying To The Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Not Have Been Denied Your Most Recent Application For A Medical Certificate (If You Have Applied for Medical Certificate)
• Not Have Your Most Recently Issued Medical Certificate Suspended or Revoked (If You Have Been Issued A Medical Certificate)
• Not Had Your Most Recent Authorization for a Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate Withdrawn (A Special Issuance Is Not A Denial)

A Person Using a Valid Medical or Current and Valid U.S. Driver’s License Must
• Not know or have reason to know of any medical condition that would make that person unable to operate a light-sport aircraft in a safe manner

Q3. What do I have to do if I am a Registered Ultralight Pilot On or Before September 01, 2004 ?

Answer:
1. Meet Medical requirements by producing a valid U.S. Drivers License or current FAA Medical
2. Complete Sport Pilot certification on or Before January 31, 2007 to earn/waive- Credit for Aeronautical Knowledge, Proficiency, and Experience Requirements
3. Provide a Certified Copy of Records From An FAA Recognized Ultralight Organization (List Specific Category and Classes Seeking)
4. Pass an FAA Sport Pilot Knowledge Test
5. Pass an FAA Sport Pilot Practical Test
6. Sport Pilot Certificate Issued (All Category and Class Privileges Endorsed in Logbook)
 

Q4. What do I have to do if I am a a Registered Ultralight Pilot After September 01, 2004 ?
Answer:
1. Meet Medical requirements by producing a valid U.S. Drivers License or current FAA Medical
2. On or Before January 31, 2007 - Credit for Aeronautical Knowledge, Proficiency, and Experience Requirements
3. Provide a Certified Copy of Records From an FAA Recognized Ultralight Organization or Training from a CFI (List Specific Category and Class Seeking)
4. Pass an FAA Sport Pilot Knowledge Test
5. Pass an FAA Sport Pilot Practical Test
6. Sport Pilot Certificate Issued (All Category and Class Privileges Endorsed in Logbook)
 

Q5. What do I have to do if I Registered as Ultralight Instructor On or Before September 1, 2004 ?
Answer:
1. Hold at Least a Sport Pilot Certificate
2. On or Before January 31, 2008, Meet Aeronautical Experience-Minimum Total Flight Time Only
3. Provide a Certified Copy of Records From An FAA Recognized Ultralight Organization (List All Category and Class Seeking)
4. Provide a Certified Copy F.O.I. Knowledge Test
5. Pass an FAA Sport Pilot CFI Knowledge Test
6. Pass an FAA Sport Pilot CFI Practical Test (All Category and Class Privileges Endorsed in Logbook)
7. CFI Certificate with Sport Pilot Rating Issued


Q6. What do I have to do if I am a Registered Ultralight Instructor After September 1, 2004 ?
Answer:
1. Hold at Least a Sport Pilot Certificate
2. Meet All Aeronautical Knowledge, Proficiency, and Experience Requirements
3. Provide a Certified Copy of Records From an FAA Recognized Ultralight Organization or Training from a CFI (List Specific Category and Class Seeking)
4. Pass both the FAA F.O.I. and Sport Pilot CFI Knowledge Test
5. Pass an FAA Sport Pilot CFI Practical Test (Specific Category and Class Privileges Endorsed in Logbook)
6. CFI Certificate with Sport Pilot Rating Issued

Q7. What do I have to do if I am already an FAA certificated Pilot ?
Answer:
If You are an FAA Certificated Pilot and Want to Exercise Sport Pilot Privileges you must:
1. Hold at Least a Recreational Pilot Certificate (Receive X-C Training if a Rec Pilot 61.101(c))
2. Hold Category and Class Ratings for the LSA Flying (Additional Category and Class Privileges Endorsed in Logbook)
3. Meet Medical requirements by producing a valid U.S. Drivers License or current FAA Medical
4. Current Flight Review
5. 3 Takeoffs and Landings within 90 days (if carrying a passenger)
6. Operate only FAA Certificated LSA
7. Comply with all Sport Pilot Privileges and Limits
 

Q8. What do I have to do if I am an FAA CFI and want to train Sport Pilots ?
Answer:
If You Are an FAA CFI and You Want to Train Sport Pilots and SP CFIs you must :
1. Hold a Current and Valid CFI (Valid Pilot Certificate, Meet Currency, Hold Appropriate Endorsements)
2. Appropriate Category and Class Ratings in LSA (5 hours PIC make and model within a “set” of aircraft additional Category and Class Privileges Endorsed in Logbook)
3. U.S. Drivers License or FAA Medical (If acting as PIC)
4. Provide Training in only FAA Certificated LSA
5. Comply with all Sport Pilot CFI Privileges and Limits