§ 61.301 What is the purpose of this subpart and to whom does it apply?
14 CFR Part 61 — Subpart J—Sport Pilots
Official text — 14 CFR § 61.301
REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING(a) This subpart prescribes the following requirements that apply to a sport pilot certificate:
(1) Eligibility.
(2) Aeronautical knowledge.
(3) Flight proficiency.
(4) Aeronautical experience.
(5) Endorsements.
(6) Privileges and limits.
(b) Other provisions of this part apply to the logging of flight time and testing.
(c) This subpart applies to applicants for, and holders of, sport pilot certificates. It also applies to holders of recreational pilot certificates and higher, as provided in § 61.303.
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