What Is A Sport Pilot?
Perhaps you are looking at an ad that showcases a sport pilot aircraft for sale in the Sport Pilot Ultralight Flying magazine. If you are wondering what a sport pilot does, you are not alone. Often mistaken for a private pilot, the sport pilot actually is permitted to only operate small aircrafts and not take more than one passenger on these flights. Sport pilot lessons are available at a number of locations. Quite possible the most famous locales are the light aircraft sport pilot instruction centers in California.

Conditions For A Sport Pilot License
To become certified as a sport pilot, you will need to meet a certain set of criteria. First and foremost, you will need to undergo sport pilot instruction at an FAA certified school. This sport pilot training will consist of more than 20 hours of flight time instructions which also includes at least one solo flight that takes you more than 75 nautical miles across the country. To even apply for such a license, you will need to be at least 17 years of age.


What Can A Sport Pilot Do?
As a sport pilot you may operate a small aircraft that is certified as an LSA. You will need to keep in mind that there are several limitations that this status brings with it, and it is imperative that you observe them carefully!


Saving Money On Sport Pilot Gear That Has Nothing To Do With Flying
Did you know that there is a product known as the Autohelm Sport Pilot? Fishing enthusiasts from around the United States will be familiar with this little offering from Raytheon which makes boat trips a cinch! Your fishing trips down the coast will never be the same.

Similarly, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup has nothing to do with flying either; instead, the Michelin Pilot Sport is a DOT legal racing tire designed for street competition. Word has it that there is even a Michelin Pilot Sport game for PS2. Review of these Michelin Pilot Sport tires may be found in a number of aficionado magazines.