Obtaining a Sport Pilot License in New York is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to enjoy your favorite way to fly whether a Glider, Airplane, Hot Air Balloon, Powered Parachute and more. The average time it takes to get your license will depend on the type of aircraft and can last anywhere from 10 to 20 hours. A New York Sport Pilot License enables new aviation enthusiasts to learn to fly (and gain access to aircraft) in half the time and for half the cost of previous alternative licenses.
- Airplane (Single-Engine only)
- Glider
- Lighter-than-Air (Airship or Hot Air Balloon)
- Rotorcraft (Gyroplane only)
- Powered Parachute
- Weight-Shift Control Aircraft (Ultrlight Trikes, etc.)
- Be at least 16 to become a student sport pilot (14 for gliders)
- Be at least 17 to test for a sport pilot certificate (16 for gliders)
- Hold a current and valid U.S. driver's license as evidence of medical eligibility
- Pass an FAA sport pilot knowledge test
- Pass a FAA sport pilot practical (flight) test
New York Sport Pilots can fly a light sport aircraft during the day below 10,000 feet and can only carry one passenger. However because Sport Licenses are used for recreational purposes, many pilots do not find these restrictions overly constraining.
New York City Flying Lessons will match you with a FAA Certified Sport Pilot Flight Instructor that will assist you in qualifying for and obtaining your license. Call us today and start earning your wings!
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Sport Pilot Privileges
- You can fly when visibility is 3 miles or greater
- You can carry a passenger
- You can fly in class E and G airspace
- You can fly aircraft that meet the definition of light-sport aircraft (LSA)
