What is the difference between a sport pilot and a recreational pilot?

The recreational pilot license allows you to fly larger aircraft commonly flown by those with a private pilot license. The sport pilot license requires you to fly only “light sport aircraft” that meet certain FAA requirements like being under 1320 pounds and only having 2 seats.

Can you be a pilot with double vision?

In general, the FAA will allow someone whose diplopia (double vision)is corrected with some minor prism correction to fly, but there can be no diplopia in any of your fields of vision. If the intraocular lens that was inserted is a mulitifocal lens, you are grounded for 3 months for all classes.

Can sport pilot carry passengers?

The holder of a valid sport pilot certificate may: Operate as pilot in command of a sport pilot eligible aircraft. Carry a single passenger and share expenses (fuel, oil, airport expenses, and aircraft rental).

Is a sport pilot license worth it?

While the privileges that come with earning a private pilot certificate—commonly referred to as a pilot’s license—offer a level of operational capabilities that can maximize your flying experience, the sport pilot certificate may be the perfect way to begin your training now, at costs significantly less than what you …

Can a sport pilot fly at night?

No, someone with a sport pilot license is NOT permitted to fly at night. They are required to fly during the daytime using VFR (Visual Flight Rules).

What aircraft can a sport pilot fly?

A sport pilot may exercise flight privileges in one or more of the following aircraft categories:

  • Airplane (single-engine only)
  • Glider.
  • Lighter-than-air (airship or balloon)
  • Rotorcraft (gyroplane only)
  • Powered Parachute.
  • Weight-Shift control aircraft(e.g. Trikes)

What are sport pilot limitations?

You cannot fly for compensation or hire. You can fly up to 10,000 ft MSL, or 2,000 ft AGL, whichever is higher. You can not fly at night. You cannot tow any object.

Can you fly a kitfox with a sport pilot license?

Do I need a pilot’s license to fly a Kitfox? Yes, a minimum of a student license is required. We The Kitfox currently in production does not qualify as an ultralight aircraft under FAR part 103.

Can a sport pilot fly in the rain?

Yes, a student pilot can fly in rain as long as their license and visibility requirements allow it.

Can a sport pilot fly a Piper Cub?

AOPA also persuaded the FAA to accelerate issuing and implementing a final rule on the airman portion of rule, to allow sport pilots to fly some seven existing certificated aircraft (like a Piper Cub) that meet the light sport aircraft definition, using a driver’s license for a medical certificate.