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Get Started with a Sport Pilot Certificate

Looking for a fun, affordable, and efficient way to become a pilot? The Sport Pilot Certificate is ideal for flying light aircraft with fewer training hours and simpler requirements.

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Sport Pilot Certificate

Perfect for recreational pilots, the Sport Pilot Certificate lets you fly smaller, lighter aircraft with less training time and lower costs.

Program Overview

Introduced in 2004, the Sport Pilot Certificate is a streamlined FAA license designed for those who want to fly small, lightweight aircraft for fun or personal travel. It’s a great option if you're looking for a faster, more affordable path to the skies,without compromising safety or enjoyment.

Sport pilots are limited to flying aircraft with no more than two seats and a maximum takeoff weight under 1,320 lbs. The training requires fewer hours than a traditional Private Pilot certificate and can often be completed without an FAA medical certificate,just a valid U.S. driver’s license is enough.

FlyTech’s Sport Pilot program covers all FAA-required dual and solo flight time, cross-country navigation, and checkride preparation,getting you safely and confidently into the air.

Key Points

Minimum of 20 hours total flight time
15 hours dual instruction with a Certified Flight Instructor
5 hours solo flight including a cross-country
No FAA medical certificate required (with valid U.S. driver’s license)
Designed for flying light sport aircraft under 1,320 lbs

FAQs

What is a Sport Pilot Certificate?

It's a streamlined FAA license that allows you to fly small, two-seat light sport aircraft during daylight hours under good weather conditions.
How many flight hours are required?

You must log at least 20 total hours, including 15 hours of dual instruction and 5 hours of solo flight time.
Is a medical certificate required?

No FAA medical certificate is needed if you hold a valid U.S. driver’s license and meet its health standards.
Can I fly cross-country with a Sport Pilot license?

Yes, you’ll complete at least one solo cross-country over 75 NM with two landings. You may fly cross-country under Sport Pilot rules within approved airspace.