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Federal Aviation Administration, DOT
§ 61.315
If you are applying for a sport pilot certifi-
cate with . . .
Then you must log at least . . .
Which must include at least . . .
(f) Lighter-than-air category and balloon
class privileges,
(1) 7 hours of flight time in a balloon, in-
cluding three flights with an authorized
instructor and one flight performing the
duties of pilot in command in a balloon
with an authorized instructor in the
areas of operation listed in § 61.311,
(i) 2 hours of cross-country flight training,
and (ii) 1 hours of flight training with
an authorized instructor on those
areas of operation specified in
§ 61.311 in preparation for the practical
test within the preceding 2 calendar
months from the month of the test.
(g) Powered parachute category land or
sea class privileges,
(1) 12 hours of flight time in a powered
parachute, including 10 hours of flight
training from an authorized instructor
in a powered parachute, and at least 2
hours of solo flight training in the areas
of operation listed in § 61.311
(i) 1 hour of cross-country flight training,
(ii) 20 takeoffs and landings to a full
stop in a powered parachute with each
landing involving flight in the traffic pat-
tern at an airport; (iii) 10 solo takeoffs
and landings to a full stop (with each
landing involving a flight in the traffic
pattern) at an airport, (iv) One solo
flight with a landing at a different air-
port and one segment of the flight con-
sisting of a straight-line distance of at
least 10 nautical miles between takeoff
and landing locations, and (v) 1 hours
of flight training with an authorized in-
structor on those areas of operation
specified in § 61.311 in preparation for
the practical test within the preceding
2 calendar months from the month of
the test.
(h) Weight-shift-control aircraft category
land or sea class privileges,
(1) 20 hours of flight time, including 15
hours of flight training from an author-
ized instructor in a weight-shift-control
aircraft and at least 5 hours of solo
flight training in the areas of operation
listed in § 61.311,
(i) 2 hours of cross-country flight training,
(ii) 10 takeoffs and landings to a full
stop (with each landing involving a
flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport,
(iii) One solo cross-country flight of at
least 50 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 dis-
tance of at least 25 nautical miles be-
tween takeoff and landing locations,
and (iv) 2 hours of flight training with
an authorized instructor on those
areas of operation specified in
§ 61.311 in preparation for the practical
test within the preceding 2 calendar
months from the month of the test.
[Doc. No. FAA–2001–11133, 69 FR 44869, July 27, 2004; Amdt. 61–124A, 74 FR 53647, Oct. 20, 2009;
Amdt. 61–125, 75 FR 5221, Feb. 1, 2010; Docket No. FAA–2022–1355, Amdt. No. 61–151, 87 FR 75845,
Dec. 9, 2022]
§ 61.315
What are the privileges and
limits of my sport pilot certificate?
(a) If you hold a sport pilot certifi-
cate you may act as pilot in command
of a light-sport aircraft, except as spec-
ified in paragraph (c) of this section.
(b) You may share the operating ex-
penses of a flight with a passenger, pro-
vided the expenses involve only fuel,
oil, airport expenses, or aircraft rental
fees. You must pay at least half the op-
erating expenses of the flight.
(c) You may not act as pilot in com-
mand of a light-sport aircraft:
(1) That is carrying a passenger or
property for compensation or hire.
(2) For compensation or hire.
(3) In furtherance of a business.
(4) While carrying more than one pas-
senger.
(5) At night.
(6) In Class A airspace.
(7) In Class B, C, and D airspace, at
an airport located in Class B, C, or D
airspace, and to, from, through, or at
an airport having an operational con-
trol tower unless you have met the re-
quirements specified in § 61.325.
(8) Outside the United States, unless
you have prior authorization from the
country in which you seek to operate.
Your sport pilot certificate carries the
limit ‘‘Holder does not meet ICAO re-
quirements.’’
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§ 61.317
(9) To demonstrate the aircraft in
flight to a prospective buyer if you are
an aircraft salesperson.
(10) In a passenger-carrying airlift
sponsored by a charitable organization.
(11) At an altitude of more than 10,000
feet MSL or 2,000 feet AGL, whichever
is higher.
(12) When the flight or surface visi-
bility is less than 3 statute miles.
(13) Without visual reference to the
surface.
(14) If the aircraft:
(i) Has a V
H
greater than 87 knots
CAS, unless you have met the require-
ments of § 61.327(b).
(ii) Has a V
H
less than or equal to 87
knots CAS, unless you have met the re-
quirements of § 61.327(a) or have logged
flight time as pilot in command of an
airplane with a V
H
less than or equal to
87 knots CAS before April 2, 2010.
(15) Contrary to any operating limi-
tation placed on the airworthiness cer-
tificate of the aircraft being flown.
(16) Contrary to any limit on your
pilot certificate or airman medical cer-
tificate, or any other limit or endorse-
ment from an authorized instructor.
(17) Contrary to any restriction or
limitation on your U.S. driver’s license
or any restriction or limitation im-
posed by judicial or administrative
order when using your driver’s license
to satisfy a requirement of this part.
(18) While towing any object.
(19) As a pilot flight crewmember on
any aircraft for which more than one
pilot is required by the type certificate
of the aircraft or the regulations under
which the flight is conducted.
[Doc. No. FAA–2001–11133, 69 FR 44869, July
27, 2004, as amended by Amdt. 61–125, 75 FR
5221, Feb. 1, 2010; Amdt. 61–125A, 75 FR 15610,
Mar. 30, 2010]
§ 61.317
Is my sport pilot certificate
issued with aircraft category and
class ratings?
Your sport pilot certificate does not
list aircraft category and class ratings.
When you successfully pass the prac-
tical test for a sport pilot certificate,
regardless of the light-sport aircraft
privileges you seek, the FAA will issue
you a sport pilot certificate without
any category and class ratings. The
FAA will provide you with a logbook
endorsement for the category and class
of aircraft in which you are authorized
to act as pilot in command.
[Doc. No. FAA–2001–11133, 69 FR 44869, July
27, 2004, as amended by Amdt. 61–125, 75 FR
5222, Feb. 1, 2010; Amdt. 61–125A, 75 FR 15610,
Mar. 30, 2010]
§ 61.319
[Reserved]
§ 61.321
How do I obtain privileges to
operate an additional category or
class of light-sport aircraft?
If you hold a sport pilot certificate
and seek to operate an additional cat-
egory or class of light-sport aircraft,
you must—
(a) Receive a logbook endorsement
from the authorized instructor who
trained you on the applicable aero-
nautical knowledge areas specified in
§ 61.309 and areas of operation specified
in § 61.311. The endorsement certifies
you have met the aeronautical knowl-
edge and flight proficiency require-
ments for the additional light-sport
aircraft privilege you seek;
(b) Successfully complete a pro-
ficiency check from an authorized in-
structor other than the instructor who
trained you on the aeronautical knowl-
edge areas and areas of operation speci-
fied in §§ 61.309 and 61.311 for the addi-
tional light-sport aircraft privilege you
seek;
(c) Complete an application for those
privileges on a form and in a manner
acceptable to the FAA and present this
application to the authorized instruc-
tor who conducted the proficiency
check specified in paragraph (b) of this
section; and
(d) Receive a logbook endorsement
from the instructor who conducted the
proficiency check specified in para-
graph (b) of this section certifying you
are proficient in the applicable areas of
operation and aeronautical knowledge
areas, and that you are authorized for
the additional category and class light-
sport aircraft privilege.
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