NAPPF
Sport Pilot
Special Provisions for obtaining
a Sport Pilot Certificate
§61.329 Are there special provisions for obtaining a sport pilot certificate for
persons who are registered ultralight pilots with an FAA-recognized ultralight
organization?
(a) If you are a registered ultralight pilot with an FAA-recognized ultralight
organization use the following table to determine how to obtain a sport pilot
certificate.
(1) A
registered ultralight pilot with an FAA-recognized ultralight organization on or
before September 1, 2004, and you
want to apply for a sport pilot certificate,
(i)
Not later than January 31, 2007--
(A) Meet the eligibility requirements in
§§61.305 and 61.23, but not the aeronautical knowledge requirements specified in
§61.309, the flight proficiency requirements specified in §61.311, and the
aeronautical experience requirements specified in §61.313,
(B) Pass the knowledge test for a sport
pilot certificate specified in §61.307 or the knowledge test for a flight
instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating specified in §61.405,
(C) Pass the practical test for a sport
pilot certificate specified in §61.307,
(D) Provide the FAA with a certified copy
of your ultralight pilot records from an FAA-recognized ultralight organization,
and those records must--
(1) Document that you
are a registered ultralight pilot with that FAA-recognized ultralight
organization, and
(2)
Indicate that you are recognized to operate each category and class of
aircraft for which you seek sport pilot privileges.
(2) A registered
ultralight pilot with an FAA-recognized ultralight organization
after September 1, 2004, and
you want to apply for a sport pilot certificate,
(i) Meet the eligibility requirements in §§61.305 and
61.23,
(ii) Meet the aeronautical knowledge requirements
specified in §61.309, the flight proficiency requirements specified in §61.311,
and aeronautical experience requirements specified in §61.313; however, you may
credit your ultralight aeronautical experience in accordance with §61.52 toward
the requirements in §§61.309, 61.311, and 61.313,
(iii) Pass the knowledge and practical tests for a sport
pilot certificate specified in §61.307, and
(iv) Provide the FAA with a certified copy of your
ultralight pilot records from an FAA-recognized ultralight organization, and
those records must--
(A) Document that you are a
registered ultralight pilot with that FAA-recognized ultralight organization,
and
(B) Indicate
that you are recognized to operate the category and class of aircraft for which
you seek sport pilot privileges.
(b) When you successfully pass the practical test for a sport pilot
certificate, the FAA will issue you a sport pilot certificate without any
category and class ratings. The FAA will provide you with a logbook endorsement
for the category, class, and make and model of aircraft in which you have
successfully passed the practical test and for which you are authorized to act
as pilot in command. If you meet the provisions of paragraph (a)(1) of this
section, the FAA will provide you with a logbook endorsement for each category,
class, and make and model of aircraft listed on the ultralight pilot records you
provide to the FAA.