FAA Sport Pilot flashcards
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- Sport Pilot Minimum Age
- An applicant for a sport pilot certificate must be at least 17 years old for airplanes, gliders, and gyroplanes, and at least 16 for balloons and airships.
- Sport Pilot Total Flight Hours
- A sport pilot airplane applicant needs 20 hours of total flight time, consisting of at least 15 hours of dual instruction and 5 hours of solo flight.
- Sport Pilot Solo Cross-Country
- The solo flight requirement includes one cross-country of at least 75 nautical miles total distance with landings at a minimum of two points.
- Sport Pilot Passenger Limit
- A sport pilot may not carry more than one passenger, and may not act as pilot in command for compensation or hire.
- Sport Pilot Medical Eligibility
- A sport pilot must hold a current third-class medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver's license and self-certify fitness before each flight.
- Sport Pilot Instructor Requirements
- A sport pilot instructor must be at least 18, hold a sport pilot certificate with the applicable rating, and have at least 100 hours PIC time.
- Sport Pilot Altitude Limit
- A sport pilot may not operate above 10,000 feet MSL or 2,000 feet AGL, whichever is higher, and may not fly in Class A airspace.
- Light-Sport Maximum Stall Speed
- Under 14 CFR 61.316, a light-sport aircraft must have a maximum stall speed of 45 knots calibrated airspeed in the landing configuration.
- Light-Sport Maximum Level Speed
- A light-sport aircraft may not exceed 120 knots calibrated airspeed in level flight at maximum continuous power.
- Light-Sport Seating Capacity
- A light-sport aircraft may have no more than two seats total, including the pilot's seat.
- Light-Sport Landplane Weight
- The maximum certificated takeoff weight for a light-sport landplane is 1,320 pounds (600 kilograms).
- Light-Sport Seaplane Weight
- The maximum certificated takeoff weight for a light-sport seaplane or amphibian is 1,430 pounds (650 kilograms).
- Light-Sport Engine and Pressurization
- A light-sport aircraft must be single-engine and non-pressurized to qualify for sport pilot operation.
- Light-Sport Propeller Requirement
- A light-sport aircraft must have a fixed or ground-adjustable propeller; a manual controllable pitch propeller requires additional training and endorsement.
- Retractable Gear Endorsement
- A sport pilot may not fly an aircraft with retractable landing gear without a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor for that make and model.
- Controllable Pitch Propeller Endorsement
- A sport pilot may not fly an aircraft with a manual controllable pitch propeller without a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor for that make and model.
- Retractable Gear Training Content
- The retractable gear endorsement requires ground and flight training on normal and emergency gear extension procedures, plus a proficiency check.
- Controllable Pitch Training Content
- The controllable pitch propeller endorsement requires ground and flight training on propeller operation and emergency procedures, plus a proficiency check.
- Night Operations Training Hours
- Night training requires at least 3 hours of flight training at night, including 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop.
- Night Cross-Country Instruction
- Night operations training must include at least 3 hours of dual instruction in night cross-country flying.
- Endorsement Recordkeeping
- Endorsements are recorded in the pilot's logbook with the instructor's signature, certificate number, and expiration date where applicable.
- Proficiency Check Purpose
- A proficiency check is required to add a category or class rating to a sport pilot certificate or to reinstate privileges after a lapse.
- Proficiency Check Structure
- A proficiency check consists of an oral questioning portion and a flight portion covering the applicable areas of operation.
- Proficiency Check Validity
- The proficiency check must be completed within the preceding 24 calendar months for the associated privileges to remain valid.
- Proficiency Check Failure
- Failure in any required area of operation requires additional training and a new endorsement before the applicant may retest.
- Proficiency Check Documents
- The applicant must present a current medical eligibility document and logbook at the proficiency check.
- Knowledge Test Validity
- A passing sport pilot knowledge test is valid for 24 calendar months and must be presented at the practical test.
- Knowledge Test Passing Score
- The sport pilot knowledge test requires a passing score of 70 percent or higher before the practical test may be taken.
- Practical Test Endorsement
- The applicant must present a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying preparation for the practical test within the preceding 60 days.
- Practical Test Components
- The sport pilot practical test consists of an oral portion and a flight portion; the applicant must pass both to be certificated.
- Practical Test Aircraft
- The applicant must provide an aircraft that meets applicable light-sport requirements and is airworthy for the practical test.
- Notice of Disapproval
- If the applicant fails the practical test, a notice of disapproval is issued and additional training plus a new endorsement is required before retesting.