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87 ms- §61.307REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
What tests do I have to take to obtain a sport pilot certificate?
To obtain a sport pilot certificate, you must pass the following tests: (a) Knowledge test. You must pass a knowledge test on the applicable aeronautical knowledge areas listed in § 61.309. Before you may take the knowledge test for a spor
- §91.309REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Towing: Gliders and unpowered ultralight vehicles
(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle unless— (1) The pilot in command of the towing aircraft is qualified under § 61.69 of this chapter; (2) The towing aircraft has: (i) A standard ai
- §61.309REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
What aeronautical knowledge must I have to apply for a sport pilot certificate?
To apply for a sport pilot certificate you must receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or complete a home-study course on the following aeronautical knowledge areas: (a) Applicable regulations of this chapter that re
- §91.311REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Towing: Other than under § 91.309
No pilot of a civil aircraft may tow anything with that aircraft (other than under § 91.309) except in accordance with the terms of a certificate of waiver issued by the Administrator.
- §61.311REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
What flight proficiency requirements must I meet to apply for a sport pilot certificate?
To apply for a sport pilot certificate, you must receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor on the following areas of operation, as appropriate, for airplane single-engine land or sea, glider, gyroplane, helico
- §91.313REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Restricted category civil aircraft: Operating limitations
(a) No person may operate a restricted category civil aircraft— (1) For other than the special purpose for which it is certificated; or (2) In an operation other than one necessary to accomplish the work activity directly associated with
- §61.313REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
What aeronautical experience must I have to apply for a sport pilot certificate?
(a) Aeronautical experience. Use the following table to determine the aeronautical experience you must have to apply for a sport pilot certificate: (b) Flight simulation training device and aviation training device credit. (1) Sport pilot
- §91.315REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Limited category civil aircraft: Operating limitations
Except as provided in § 91.326, no person may operate a limited category civil aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire in operations that: (a) Require an air carrier or commercial operator certificate issued under pa
- §61.315REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
What are the privileges and limits of my sport pilot certificate?
(a) If you hold a sport pilot certificate you may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that meets the provisions of § 61.316, except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section. (b) You may share the operating expenses of a flight with
- §61.316REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
What are the performance limits and design requirements for the aircraft that a sport pilot may operate?
(a) If you hold a sport pilot certificate, you may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that, since its original certification, meets the following requirements: (1) A maximum stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed without the use
- §61.317REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
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 practical test for a sport pilot certificate, regardless of the aircraft privileges you seek, the FAA will issue you a sport pilo
- §91.317REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Provisionally certificated civil aircraft: Operating limitations
(a) No person may operate a provisionally certificated civil aircraft unless that person is eligible for a provisional airworthiness certificate under § 21.213 of this chapter. (b) No person may operate a provisionally certificated civil a
- §91.319REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Aircraft having experimental certificates: Operating limitations
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (k) of this section and § 91.326, no person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental airworthiness certificate— (1) For other than the purpose for which the certificate was issued; or (2) Carryi
- §91.321REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Carriage of candidates in elections
(a) As an aircraft operator, you may receive payment for carrying a candidate, agent of a candidate, or person traveling on behalf of a candidate, running for Federal, State, or local election, without having to comply with the rules in par
- §61.321REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
How do I obtain privileges to operate an additional category or class of aircraft?
(a) If you hold a sport pilot or higher grade certificate and seek to operate an additional category or class of aircraft meeting the performance limits and design requirements of § 61.316 under this subpart, other than an airplane single-e
- §91.323REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Increased maximum certificated weights for certain airplanes operated in Alaska
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Federal Aviation Regulations, the Administrator will approve, as provided in this section, an increase in the maximum certificated weight of an airplane type certificated under Aeronautics Bull
- §61.325REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
How do I obtain privileges to operate an aircraft at an airport within, or in airspace within, Class B, C, and D airspace, or in other airspace with an airport having an operational control tower?
If you hold a sport pilot certificate and seek privileges to operate an aircraft meeting the performance limits and design requirements of § 61.316 in Class B, C, or D airspace, at an airport located in Class B, C, or D airspace, or to, fro
- §91.325REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Primary category aircraft: Operating limitations
(a) Unless provided for in this section, no person may operate a primary category aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire in operations that: (1) Require an air carrier or commercial operator certificate issued under
- §91.326REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Exception to operating certain aircraft for the purposes of flight training, flightcrew member checking, or flightcrew member testing
(a) General. Notwithstanding the prohibitions in §§ 91.315, 91.319(a), and 91.325, a person may conduct flight training, checking, or testing in a limited category aircraft, experimental aircraft, or primary category aircraft under the prov
- §91.327REGULATION — LEGALLY BINDING
Aircraft issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category: Operating limitations
(a) No person may operate an aircraft that has a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category for compensation or hire except— (1) To conduct any glider or an unpowered ultralight vehicle towing operations in accordance wi