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What Planes Can I fly with a sport pilot license?

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What Planes Can I fly with a sport pilot license?

light-sport aircraft
You can fly in class E and G airspace. You can fly aircraft that meet the definition of light-sport aircraft (LSA)…Some limitations include:

  • You cannot fly for compensation or hire.
  • You can fly up to 10,000 ft MSL, or 2,000 ft AGL, whichever is higher.
  • You can not fly at night.
  • You cannot tow any object.

How far is a sport pilot allowed to fly?

10,000 feet
Yes, there will be some operational limitations with flying on a sport pilot certificate. You cannot fly at night or in some of the busiest US airspace without additional training and instructor endorsements, and you can’t fly higher than 10,000 feet or fly in the pursuit of business.

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Can you fly cross country with a private pilot license?

With a private pilot’s license, you can fly pretty much anywhere, as long as you are in compliance with the airspace regulations set out by your country of destination. For more information, check out this article from Flying Magazine that explains international flights for private pilots in detail.

How fast can you fly with a sport pilot license?

A sport pilot may fly light sport aircraft, or LSAs. Light sport aircraft can have a maximum weight of 1,320 pounds, cruise up to 120 knots (138 mph), and are simple to operate, while still being capable performers with some of the most advanced avionics available.

Can a sport pilot fly in Canada?

While LSA are now better accepted in Canada, authorities in that country do not presently welcome flying by those holding a Sport Pilot certificate. So far only the only country outside America that does accept Sport Pilot is the Bahamas.

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Are light sport aircraft certified?

Does a light-sport aircraft have a type certificate? No. S-LSA and E-LSA are not type certificated. Rather, they are issued a statement of compliance with industry standards.

Can a US pilot fly a Canadian registered aircraft in the US?

Foreign aircraft may fly in the U.S. if they have an airworthiness certificate equivalent to a U.S. standard airworthiness certificate.