What is the difference between a sport pilot and a private pilot?
A sport pilot has limitations placed upon their pilot’s certificate that limits the type of aircraft and flight operations they may conduct. They are also required to have a valid US drivers license. Furthermore, sport pilot’s do not need a medical certificate with some exceptions, and the minimum required flight training hours are less than a private pilot. A private pilot has no such limitations on their pilot’s certificate, but also has a higher minimum flight training requirement, and requires at least a 3rd class medical certificate. However, core flight training concepts are identical for both sport and private pilot certificates.
