What license do I need to fly a light-sport aircraft?
What license do I need to fly a light-sport aircraft?
Driver’s license and the student pilot certificate: The Sport Pilot rule allows a pilot to fly light-sport aircraft without the need for an FAA medical certificate. However, a sport pilot must hold at least a current and valid U.S. driver’s license in order to exercise this privilege.
Can a light-sport aircraft be IFR certified?
“In fact, there is no such thing as ‘IFR certification’ for amateur-built and LSA, and so answering the question requires an explanation.” “The relevant regulation is FAR 91
What can I fly with a sport pilot license?
You can fly in class E and G airspace. You can fly aircraft that meet the definition of light-sport aircraft (LSA)…Some limitations include:
- 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.
How far can a light sport aircraft fly?
FAA certified models
| Manufacturer | Design | Max. range |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Design | Flight Design CTsw: CTLS: CTLSi | 850 NM (1580 km) |
| Higher Class Aviation | Sport Hornet LRS | 450 NM (833 km) |
| JIHLAVAN airplanes, s.r.o. | Skyleader 600 | 860 NM (1600 km) |
| ICON Aircraft | ICON A5 | 300 nmi (345 mi; 556 km) |
Can you fly a light sport aircraft with a private pilot license?
You should know that any current private pilot may fly a light-sport aircraft (LSA) they are qualified for without a FAA medical but using their drivers license as medical eligibility. To be a “current pilot” you need a biennial flight review (flight review every 2 years) same as all pilots need to be current.
Do you need a license to pilot an ultralight aircraft?
A true single seat ultralight requires no license to fly (assuming it meets the requirements of Part 103 for an ultralight aircraft). Any two seat “ultralight” or Light Sport type aircraft requires a Sport Pilot Certificate or higher to fly.
Are light sport aircraft safe?
The safest light sport aircraft in its category is the AKOYA from Lisa Airplanes. It offers aerodynamic forms and practical design, focusing more on safety features. It has an aerodynamic fuselage that can withstand the short gusts of wind, and it has a glide ratio of 1:20.
What is LSA or sport pilot?
What is Sport Pilot? The Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) Rules represent simplified options for flying your Sonex Aircraft. The Sport Pilot Rules allow for a pilot to get his or her license in less time and for less money than a Private Pilot Certificate.
What is a light-sport aircraft?
A light-sport aircraft ( LSA ), or light sport aircraft, is a fairly new category of small, lightweight aircraft that are simple to fly.
