The Sport Pilot Rule:

• Requires passage of FAA knowledge (written) and practical (flight) tests.

• Credits sport pilot flight time toward more advanced pilot ratings.

• Requires either a 3rd class FAA medical certificate or a current and valid U.S. driver’s license as evidence of medical eligibility (provided the individual's most recent application for an FAA medical certificate was not denied, revoked, suspended, or withdrawn).

• Does not allow carrying passengers for compensation or hire.

• Does not allow flights in furtherance of business.

• Allows sharing operating expenses with another pilot.

• Allows daytime flight only.

• Allows flight in good visual conditions where reference to the ground can be maintained

• Allow sport pilots to fly vintage and production aircraft that meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft.

• Allows current CFIs to train sport pilot candidates.

For more information:
see Aeronautical Knowledge Requirements and Flight Proficiency Requirements, both in the Library