Sport Pilot certificate provides the easiest and least costly way to fly for fun and recreation
The minimum required training time for light sport aircraft is 20 hours.
To earn a sport pilot certificate you must be:
- at least 16 yeas of age to become a student pilot
- at least 17 years of age to test for a sport pilot certificate
- able to speak, read, write and understand English
- hold current and valid U.S. driver's license or hold third class medical
- Pass an FAA Sport Knowledge test
- Pass a FAA Sport Pilot Practical (flight) test.