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Until I finish this section, I would suggest clicking on this: "Sport Pilot" link, which is the same sport pilot link, at the bottom of my home page, or go to ASC's, USUA's, EAA's web sites which can also be found on my homepage.
Sport Pilot Information
Basic Parameters of the Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft Rule
This is a synopsis of the definition of a light-sport aircraft category, the requirements to obtain a sport pilot certificate, and requirements to obtain a repairmen certificate with maintenance or inspection rating. For more complete details, see EAA’s final analysis of the rule.
Light-Sport Aircraft
Maximum gross take-off weight-1,320 lbs (599 kg.). 1,430 lbs. if float equipped.
Lighter-than-air light-sport aircraft maximum gross weight-660 lbs. (300 kg.)
Maximum stall speed-51 mph (45 knots)
Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)-138 mph (120 knots)
Two-place maximum (pilot and one passenger)
Day VFR operation only (unless the aircraft is equipped per FAR 91.209 and the pilot holds at least a
Single, non-turbine engine only
Fixed or ground adjustable propeller
Unpressurized cabin
Fixed landing gear
Repositionable landing gear for seaplanes allowing the wheels to be rotated for amphibious operation
Can be manufactured and sold ready-to-fly under a new Special Light-Sport aircraft certification without FAR Part 23 compliance. Aircraft must meet ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials, Int’l) consensus standards. Aircraft under this certification may be used for sport and recreation, flight training, and aircraft rental.
Can be licensed Light-Sport Aircraft Experimental if it was kit-or plans-built. Aircraft under this certification may be used only for Sport or recreation and flight instruction for the owner of the aircraft.
Can be licensed for Light-Sport Aircraft Experimental if it was kit-or plans-built and operated as an ultralight trainers. Application must be submitted within 36 months after the effective date of the rule.
Will have FAA Registration-"N" number.
Aircraft category and class includes: Airplane (Land/Sea), Gyroplane, Airship, Balloon, Weight-Shift-Control (Trike Land/Sea), and Powered Parachute.
US or foreign manufacture of Light-Sport aircraft is authorized.
Aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate that meet the above specifications may be flown by sports pilots. However, that airworthiness certification category will not be changed to light-Sport aircraft. Holders of a sport pilot certificate may fly an aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate if it meets the definition of a Light-Sport aircraft.
The Sport Pilot Rule: A sport pilot may exercise flight privileges in one or more of the following categories:
Airplane (single engine only)
Glider
Lighter than air (airship or balloon)
Rotocraft (gyroplane only)
Powered Parachute
Weight-shift controlled (e.g. Trikes)
The sport pilot rule:
Creates a new sport pilot certificate for operating any aircraft that meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft.
Creates a new sport pilot instructor certificate.
Requires FAA knowledge (written) and practical (flight) test.
Creates ultralight training and experience toward a sport pilot certificate.
Credits sport pilot time toward more advanced pilot ratings.
Requires either a 3rd class FAA medical certificate or a current and valid US drivers 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 day VFR flight only.
Allows sport pilot to fly vintage and production aircraft (standard airworthiness certificate) that meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft.
Sport Pilot Instructors:
The new sport pilot/light-sport aircraft rule.
Creates new sport pilot flight and instructor certificates.
Allows instructors to use ultralight exemption experience.
Allows conversion to sport pilot instructor status for ultralight instructors.
Allows current CFI’s to train sport pilots.
Repairmen Certificates
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