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REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING

§ 61.305 What are the age and language requirements for a sport pilot certificate?

14 CFR Part 61 — Subpart J—Sport Pilots

Official text — 14 CFR § 61.305

REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING

To be eligible for a sport pilot certificate you must:

(a) Be at least 17 years old (or 16 years old if you are applying to operate a glider or balloon).

(b) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English. If you cannot read, speak, write, and understand English because of medical reasons, the FAA may place limits on your certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of an aircraft.

Reproduced from the eCFR. Text as amended through 2026-07-31. Verify against the official source before relying on it operationally.

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