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Sport Pilot

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Key Takeaways:

  • Private pilots do not need a separate Sport Pilot certificate; their existing certificate automatically qualifies them to operate at the Sport Pilot level, provided they meet the specific medical requirements (valid driver's license and no FAA medical application issues).
  • FAA aircraft designator codes for Special Light-Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) are often not readily available; the EAA is working with the FAA to develop a comprehensive list, and existing codes can be found in FAA Order 7340.1.
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Each month, Flying answers questions about the new Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft Rule with assistance from the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the authority on the opportunities available within the category commonly known as “Sport Pilot”:

Q: I am a private pilot with an instrument rating, single-engine land. I would also like to have the paper certificate for Sport Pilot. Is that possible and if so, how?

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