What are the training requirements for becoming a sport pilot?
• Training requirements for a sport pilot certificate with airplane category — • A minimum of 20 hours flight time including: • 15 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor. • 5 hours solo flight. • Flight training must include at least: • 2 hours cross-country flight training. • 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop. • One solo cross-country flight of at least 75 nautical miles total distance with a full-stop landing at a minimum of two points and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 25 nautical miles between takeoff and landing locations. • 3 hours flight training in preparation for the practical test. • Ground training from an instructor or home-study course. • FAA knowledge test on applicable aeronautical knowledge areas. • FAA practical test for the applicable light sport aircraft privilege. • Sport pilot certificates will be issued without category/class designation — logbook endorsement will be provided for category, class,
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