1. Sport Pilot-Pilot Certification Light-Sport Aviation Branch
AFS-610

2. The FAA Created a New Branch
Light Sport Aviation Branch - AFS-610
Phone Number
Mailing Address
Light Sport Aviation Branch AFS-610
PO Box 25082
Oklahoma City OK, 73125
WEB Address

3. LIGHT SPORT AVIATION BRANCH
AFS-610
MARTIN WEAVER, MANAGER
OPERATIONS TEAM AIRWORTHINESS TEAM
LARRY CLYMER
MARK ALDRIDGE
JOHN RIFFEY
EDSEL FORD
VAN STUMPNER

4. Light Sport Aircraft Maximum Take Off Weight
660 Lbs for Lighter-Than-Air Aircraft
1320 Lbs for Aircraft Not Intended For Operation on Water
1430 Lbs for Aircraft Intended For Operation on Water
Maximum Airspeed in Level Flight With a VH of 120 Knots
Maximum Never-Exceed Speed VNE of 120 CAS for Glider
Maximum Stalling Speed of 45 Knots (no lift enhancing devices)
Maximum Seating of 2 Persons
A Single, Reciprocating Engine if Powered
A Fixed or Ground-Adjustable Propeller (Other than Glider)
A Fixed or Auto-feathering Propeller (Powered Glider)
FAR 1.1

5. Light Sport Aircraft
A Fixed-Pitch, Semi-Rigid, Teetering, Two-Blade Rotor System If Gyroplane
A Non-Pressurized Cabin, If Equipped With a Cabin
Fixed Landing Gear, Except For a Aircraft Intended For Operation On Water Or a Glider
Fixed Or Repositionable Landing Gear, On A Hull, For an Aircraft Intended For Operation On Water
Fixed Or Retractable Landing Gear For a Glider
FAR 1.1

6. Aircraft Subject to the Proposed Rule
Special (Light-Sport)
Experimental Aircraft
(Light-sport/Amateur-built)
2-Place Training Vehicles
Airplane Single Engine Land
Airplane Single Engine Land
Primary
Airplane Single Engine Sea
Weight-shift control
Airplane Single Engine Land
Standard
Powered Parachute
Airplane Single Engine Land
Airplane Single Engine Land
Balloon
Gyroplane
glider

7. What are some of the Type Certificated Light Sport Aircraft
afs600.faa.gov

8. Light Sport Aircraft Airworthiness Certificates
Special Light Sport Airworthiness Certificates
Can Be Used For Instruction And Rental
Meets Consensus Standards By ASTM
Maintained And Inspected By Repairman with Maintenance Rating Or An A & P Mechanic
If Used For Instruction Or Rental Condition Inspection Is Required Every 100 Hours
Experimental Light Sport Certificates
Can NOT Be Used For Instruction Or Rental *Exception
Maintained By Owner
Condition Inspection Can be Done By Owner Who Is A Repairman With An Inspection or Maintenance Rating
Can be used for Instruction for 5 Years from Effective Date of Rule.
FAR 21/43

9. Sport Pilot/ Sport Pilot CFI Certificate
Sport Pilot Certificate or Flight Instructor Certificate With a Sport Pilot Rating:
No Category or Class Ratings
Category or Class Privileges Endorsed in Pilot Logbook
New FAA Form For Airman Certificate Ratings And Proficiency Checks
Credit Experience Towards Higher Certificates And Ratings
Probably the most significant difference you will note with the new sport pilot certificate and the sport pilot CFI is that category and class ratings will not be listed on the airman certificates. Rather than traditional ratings, the proposal has established category and class privileges. These privileges are established through endorsements carried in the pilot or flights instructor logbook.
Unlike the ultralight rules, these new FAA certificated pilots will now be able to credit all experience gained as sport pilot or sport pilot CFI towards higher certificate levels. Primarily because they are flying certificated aircraft and have an FAA pilot certificate. A very positive benefit of the rule.

10. What about the…..Medical
Operations Requiring A Medical Or U.S. Driver’s License - Other Than Balloon or Glider
A Student Pilot Seeking Sport Pilot Privileges in a Light-sport Aircraft
A Pilot Exercising the Privileges of a Sport Pilot Certificate
A Flight Instructor Acting As PIC of a Light-sport Aircraft
FAR 61.23

11. A Person Using a Current and Valid U.S. Driver’s License Must….
Comply With Each Restriction and Limitation Imposed on Your Drivers License
Comply With Any Judicial or Administrative Order Applying To The Operation of a Motor Vehicle
FAR 61.23

12. A Person Using a Current and Valid U.S. Driver’s License Must….
Not Have Been Denied Your Most Recent Application For A Medical Certificate (If You Have Applied for Medical Certificate)
Not Have Your Most Recently Issued Medical Certificate Suspended or Revoked (If You Have Been Issued A Medical Certificate)
Not Had Your Most Recent Authorization for a Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate Withdrawn (A Special Issuance Is Not A Denial)
FAR 61.23

13. A Person Using a Current and Valid U.S. Driver’s License Must….
Not Know or Have Reason to Know of Any Medical Condition That Would Make You Unable to Operate a Light-sport Aircraft In A Safe Manner
FAR 61.23

14. How about the…..Knowledge Tests
Sport Pilot – 40 Questions
Sport Pilot Flight Instructor – 70 Questions
Sport Pilot Examiner – 50 Questions

15. Airman Knowledge Test Content
Sport Pilot
Air Traffic Control
Airport Operations
Airspace
Flight Operations
Human Factors
Navigation
Publications
Sectional Charts, NOTAMS
14 CFR Part 61 & 91, NTSB
Weather
Weight and Balance
No Performance or Systems Questions
One Test For All Categories

16. Airman Knowledge Test Content
Sport Pilot Instructor & Examiner
Aerodynamics
Aircraft Performance
Aircraft Systems
Airport Operations
Airspace
Flight Operations
Human Factors
Navigation Publications
Sectional Charts, NOTAMS
14 CFR Part 61 & 91, NTSB 830
Weather
Weight & Balance
Knowledge Test For Each Category

17. “Practical Test Standards”
Sport Pilot General
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT IS CONTAINED IN THE SPORT PILOT PTS. EXAMPLE: THE SPORT PILOT PTS TEST BOOK CONTAINS:
SECTION 1 Sport Pilot General
SECTION 2 Sport Pilot Category Specific Task
SECTION 3 Sport Pilot Instructor
Sport Pilot
Categories
Sport Pilot
Instructor

18. Practical Test Standards
Sport Pilot
FAA-S Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider
FAA-S Airship, Balloon
FAA-S Weight Shift Control, Powered Parachute
Private Pilot
FAA-S – Weight Shift Control, Powered Parachute

19. “Use of the Practical Test Standards Book”
Applicants Evaluated in ALL Tasks
in each AREA OF OPERATION
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES HOW TO USE THE PTS:
Applicants shall be evaluated in all tasks included in each area of operation of the appropriate practical test standard, unless otherwise noted.
Written plan of action
Any task selected for evaluation during a practical test shall be evaluated in its entirety
Any Task Selected
shall be evaluated
in its entirety
Written
Plan of Action
The Examiner is expected to use good judgment in the performance of simulated emergency procedures!

20. “Practical Test Standards”
Areas Of Operations
Tasks
Elements
AUGUST 1, 2002 CHANGE
THE GROUND PORTION OF THE PRACTICAL TEST SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED BEFORE THE FLIGHT
PORTION. PG 2, INTRO, Sport Pilot.
REALITY CHECK : IF THE APPLICANTS DOES THE SKILL PORTION OF THE TEST SATISFACTORY(FLY) WILL YOU REALLY GIVE A NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL WHEN THERE KNOWLEDGE IS NOT SATISFACTORY?

21. “Practical Test Standard”
AREAS OF OPERATION I
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
A. CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS
B. WEATHER INFORMATION
C. CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING
D. NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM
E. PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS
F. OPERATION OF SYSTEMS
G. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST
H. AEROMEDICAL FACTORS
LET’S TAKE A MINUTE TO REVIEW THE PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS DESCRIPTION.
EACH PTS IS LAID OUT IN AREAS OF OPERATION IDENTIFIED BY ROMAN NUMERALS. PTS AREAS OF OPERATION ARE IDENTICAL TO FAR 61 AREAS OF OPERATION.
AREAS OF OPERATION ARE PHASES OF THE PRACTICAL TEST ARRANGED IN A LOGICAL SEQUENCE.
THEY BEGIN WITH PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND END WITH POST-FLIGHT PROCEDURES.

22. “Practical Test Standard”
Task: National Airspace System
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to the national airspace system by explaining:
1. Basic VFR weather minimum-for all classes of airspace
2. Airspace classes- their boundaries, pilot certification, and airplane equipment requirements for the following - B, C, D, E, G
3. Special use airspace and other airspace areas.
TASKS ARE IDENTIFIED BY CAPITAL LETTERS; (A, B, C, ETC.)
AND ARE KNOWLEDGE AREAS, FLIGHT PROCEDURES AND/OR MANEUVERS APPROPRIATE TO THE AREA OF OPERATION. THE TASK IS FURTHER BROKEN DOWN INTO A NUMBERED OBJECTIVE.

23. SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
WITHIN APPROVED STANDARDS
MASTERY OF THE AIRCRAFT
NEVER SERIOUSLY IN DOUBT
SATISFACTORY PROFICIENCY
SOUND JUDGMENT
SINGLE-PILOT COMPETENCE
CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Part SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE IS BASED ON THE APPLICANT’S ABILITY TO SAFELY:
(1) PERFORM ALL TASKS WITHIN THE APPROVED STANDARDS;
(2) SHOW MASTERY OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE OUTCOME NEVER SERIOUSLY IN DOUBT;
(3) DEMONSTRATESATISFACTORY PROFICIENCY AND COMPETENCY WITHIN THE APPROVED STANDARDS.
(4) DEMONSTRATE SOUND JUDGMENT;
(5) DEMONSTRATE SINGLE-PILOT COMPETENCE IF THE AIRCRAFT IS TYPE CERTIFIED FOR SINGLE-PILOT OPERATIONS.
(6) CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NEW TO THE D ATP PTS).

24. UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
EXAMINER INTERVENTION
INEFFECTIVE VISUAL SCANNING
CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDING TOLERANCES
FAILURE TO TAKE PROMPT CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. ANY ACTION OR LACK OF ACTION BY THE APPLICANT WHICH REQUIRES CORRECTIVE INTERVENTION BY THE EXAMINER TO MAINTAIN SAFE FLIGHT;
2. FAILURE TO USE PROPER AND EFFECTIVE VISUAL SCANNING TECHNIQUES TO CLEAR THE AREA BEFORE AND WHILE PERFORMING MANEUVERS;
3. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDING TOLERANCES STATED IN THE OPJECTIVES;
4. FAILURE TO TAKE PROMPT CORRECTIVE ACTION WHEN TOLERANCES AR EXCEEDED.
WHEN A TASK IS FAILED, THE ASSOCIATED AREA OF OPERATION IS FAILED, THEREFORE THE TEST IS UNSATISFACTORY. THE TEST CAN ONLY CONTINUE WITH THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT. NO FURTHER TESTING IS AUTHORIZED UNTIL THIS HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED.

25. How to…Sport Pilot If new or unregistered: Student Pilot
Meet Experience Requirements (Min Flight Time)
Airplane 20 Hrs Glider 20 Hrs / 3 Flts Gyroplane 20 Hrs
Airship 20 Hrs Balloon 7 Hrs PPC Hrs
WSC Hrs
Knowledge Test
Practical Test from FAA Designee (DPE)

26. How to…Sport Pilot if a …
Registered Ultralight Pilot On or Before 1-Sep-04:
Provide a Certified Copy of Records From An FAA Recognized Ultra-light Organization by January 31, 2007
List All Category and Classes Authorized
Have to Meet Medical and Basic Sport Pilot Requirements
Don’t Have to Meet Aeronautical Knowledge, Proficiency or Experience Requirements (No Endorsements Required for Knowledge or Practical Tests)
Pass an FAA Sport Pilot Knowledge Test
Pass an FAA Sport Pilot Practical Test
FAA Sport Pilot Examiner (SPE)
61.23 – Medical Requirements
– Age and Language Requirements
– Knowledge Test and Practical Test
– Aeronautical Knowledge
– Flight Proficiency
– Aeronautical Experience
– Privileges and limits of my Sport Pilot Certificate
– Endorsements to operate an additional Category or Class

27. How to…Sport Pilot if a …
Registered Ultralight Pilot After 1-Sep-04:
Provide a Certified Copy of Records From An FAA Recognized Ultra-light Organization by January 31, 2007
List All Category and Classes Authorized
Have to Meet Medical and Basic Sport Pilot Requirements
Have to Meet Aeronautical Knowledge, Proficiency and Experience Requirements (All Logbook Entries and Training)
However You Can Credit You Ultra Light Time Toward the Experience Requirements for Sport Pilot
Pass an FAA Sport Pilot Knowledge Test
Pass an FAA Sport Pilot Practical Test
FAA Sport Pilot Examiner (SPE)
61.23 – Medical Requirements
– Age and Language Requirements
– Knowledge Test and Practical Test
– Aeronautical Knowledge
– Flight Proficiency
– Aeronautical Experience
– Privileges and limits of my Sport Pilot Certificate
– Endorsements to operate an additional Category or Class

28. How to…Sport Pilot …
If You Want to Add a Additional Category or Class Privileges
Receive the Training From a Authorized Instructor
Make Application on a FAA Form
Pass a Proficiency Check From a Authorized Instructor (Other Than The Flight Instructor That Trained You)
61.23 – Medical Requirements
– Age and Language Requirements
– Knowledge Test and Practical Test
– Aeronautical Knowledge
– Flight Proficiency
– Aeronautical Experience
– Privileges and limits of my Sport Pilot Certificate
– Endorsements to operate an additional Category or Class

29. Private Pilot Certification
Weight-Shift-Control Category Rating –
(Land and Sea Class)
Powered Parachute Category Rating -
Privileges --
Night (Aircraft Certificated)*
Above 10, 000 Feet MSL
All Airspace (Aircraft Certificated)
Any Other Private Pilot Privileges…
At the Private pilot certificate level the rule has established two new category and class ratings; weight-shift control (land and sea class) and powered parachute (land and sea class).
Training and certification requirements have been established for these new category and class ratings. Additionally, the FAA with input from industry are developing the knowledge test and practical test standards for these new ratings.
You’re asking why would I want a powered parachute rating at the private pilot certificate level? Primarily for additional privileges. Again, we are continuing on with the building block approach. With additional training and a higher certificate level you gain additional privileges, such as: the ability to fly at night, above 10, 000 feet MSL, in all airspace, in marginal VFR conditions, in a powered parachute or weight-shift control aircraft that exceeds the definition of a LSA, and some other limited commercial operations that private pilots are authorized to conduct.

30. How to…Sport Pilot Instructor
If new:
Have A Sport Pilot Certificate or Higher
Gain Minimum Total Experience
Airplane 150 Hrs Glider 25Hrs / 100Flts Gyroplane 125 Hrs
Airship Hrs Balloon 35 Hrs PPC Hrs
WSC Hrs
Pass F.O.I.
Pass CFI-SP Knowledge Test
Pass FAA CFI-SP Practical Test
FAA Sport Pilot CFI Examiner (SFIE)

31. How to…Sport Pilot Instructor
If FAA CFI :
Privileges Authorized If—
Holds Category and Class
Must Comply with limits for Sport Pilot Instructor
Must have 5 Hours of Flight Time in a Make and Model of Light-Sport Aircraft within the same set of Aircraft as the Aircraft you are providing training

32. How to…Sport Pilot Instructor
If You Are A Registered Ultralight Instructor:
On or before September 1, 2004, you have until January 31, 2008 to apply for a certificate
Hold at Least a Sport Pilot Certificate
Provide a Certified Copy of Records From an FAA Recognized Ultra-light Organization
Gain Minimum Total Experience
Pass F.O.I. (One Exception)
Pass CFI-SP Knowledge Test
Pass CFI-SP Practical Test
FAA Sport Pilot CFI Examiner (SFIE)
– Age and Language Requirements (61.23 Medical)
– Knowledge Test (FOI and CFI) and Practical Test EXCEPT FOI if you pass an FOI with a FAA recognized ultralight organization.
– Aeronautical Knowledge Do not have to meet
– Flight Proficiency Do not have to meet
– Aeronautical Experience Do not have to meet EXCEPT FOR MINIMUM TOTAL FLIGHT TIME
– Privileges of Sport Pilot Instructor Certificate
– Limits of Sport Pilot Instructor Certificate
– Privileges to provide training in an additional Category or Class

33. How to…Sport Pilot DPE Be at Least 21 Years Old.
Hold at Least a Sport Pilot Instructor Certificate
Have a Good Record
Meet All Eligibility and Experience Requirements for the Specific Designation Sought
Have a good record as a sport pilot and sport pilot flight instructor or as a pilot and flight instructor in regard to accidents, incidents, and violations;A candidate who has had his or her sport pilot or pilot certificate revoked for falsification or forgery are ineligible. Under unusual circumstances, the manager of the Regulatory Support Division (AFS-600) may grant a waiver.
Have a reputation for integrity and dependability in the industry and the community. Have a history of cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Glider SPEs must show experience and demonstrate skill in aerotow, ground-tow, and self-launch procedures or his or her examining activity will be limited to the launch privileges authorized.
aircraft.
Balloon SPE’s To meet the flight time requirements for designation, SPEs with balloon designations may have flight time in gas balloons, hot air balloons, or a combination of the two. If the SPE is restricted to balloons with airborne heater or gas balloons only, he or she may only conduct practical tests in that kind of balloon (e.g., hot air or gas balloon).

34. How To…Sport Pilot DPE Fill Out Sport Pilot Examiner Application
Send to the Light Sport Standardization Board in Oklahoma City AFS-610
If You Meet the Requirements the LSSB Will Send You a Letter to Take the SPE Knowledge Test
Each SPE Must Complete the Initial Sport Pilot Examiner Standardization Seminar
Each SPE Must Pass a Practical Test
Have a good record as a sport pilot and sport pilot flight instructor or as a pilot and flight instructor in regard to accidents, incidents, and violations;A candidate who has had his or her sport pilot or pilot
certificate revoked for falsification or forgery are ineligible. Under unusual circumstances, the manager of
the Regulatory Support Division (AFS-600) may grant a waiver.
Have a reputation for integrity and dependability in the industry and the community. Have a history of cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Glider SPEs must show experience and demonstrate skill in aerotow, ground-tow, and self-launch procedures or his or her examining activity will be limited to the launch privileges authorized.
aircraft.
Balloon SPE’s To meet the flight time requirements for designation, SPEs with balloon designations may have flight time in gas balloons, hot air balloons, or a combination of the two. If the SPE is restricted to balloons with airborne heater or gas balloons only, he or she may only conduct practical tests in that kind of balloon (e.g., hot air or gas balloon).

35. DO YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS