Use the following table to determine the experience you must have to apply for a sport pilot certificate depending on aircraft category and class:

If you are applying for a sport pilot certificate with;

Then you must log at least; Which must include at least;

(a) Airplane category and single-engine class privileges, 20 hours flight time, including at least 15 hours of flight training in a single-engine airplane from an authorized instructor and at least 5 hours solo flight training in areas of operation established in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR,

(1) 2 hours cross-country flight training;

(2) 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport;

(3) One solo cross-country flight of at least 75 nautical miles total distance, with a full stop landing, and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 25 nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations; and

(4) 3 hours flight training on those areas of operation specified in paragraph § 89.section 53 of this SFAR preparing for the practical test within 60 days before the date of the test.

(b) Glider category privileges, and you haven't logged 20 hours flight time in a heavier-than-air aircraft, 10 hours flight time in a glider, including 10 flights in a glider receiving flight training from an authorized instructor and at least 2 hours of solo flight time in the areas of operation listed in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR,

(1) 5 solo launches and landings; and

(2) 3 hours flight training on those areas of operation specified in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR preparing for the practical test within 60 days before the date of the test.

(c) Glider category privileges, and you have logged 20 hours flight time in a heavier-than-air aircraft, 3 hours flight time in a glider, including 5 flights in a glider receiving flight training from an authorized instructor and at least 1 hour solo flight training in the areas of operation listed in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR,

(1) 3 solo launches and landings; and

(2) 3 hours flight training on those areas of operation specified in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR preparing for the practical test within 60 days before the date of the test.

(d) Rotorcraft category and gyroplane class privileges, 20 hours flight time, including 15 hours flight training in a gyroplane from an authorized instructor and at least 5 hours solo flight training in the areas of operation listed in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR,

(1) 2 hours cross-country flight training;

(2) 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport;

(3) One solo cross-country flight of at least 50 nautical miles total distance, with a full stop landing, and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 25 nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations; and

(4) 3 hours flight training on those areas of operation specified in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR preparing for the practical test within 60 days before the date of the test.

(e) Lighter-than-air category and airship class privileges, 20 hours flight time, including 15 hours flight training in an airship from an authorized instructor and at least 3 hours performing the duties of pilot in command in an airship with an instructor in the areas of operation listed in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR,

(1) 2 hours cross-country flight training;

(2) 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport;

(3) One cross-country flight of at least 25 nautical miles between the takeoff and landing locations; and

(4) 3 hours flight training on those areas of operation specified in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR preparing for the practical test within 60 days before the date of the test.

(f) Lighter-than-air category and balloon class privileges, 7 hours flight time in a balloon, including 3 training flights with an authorized instructor and one flight performing the duties of pilot in command in a balloon with an authorized instructor in the areas of operation listed in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR,

(1) 2 hours cross-country flight training ;

(2) One solo cross-country flight of at least 25 nautical miles total distance between takeoff and landing locations; and

(3) 3 hours flight training on those areas of operation specified in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR preparing for the practical test within 60 days before the date of the test.

(g) Powered parachute category privileges, 20 hours flight time, including 15 hours flight training in a powered parachute from an authorized instructor and at least 5 hours solo flight training in the areas of operation listed in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR,

(1) 2 hours cross-country flight training; (2) 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport;

(3) One solo cross-country flight of at least 25 nautical miles total distance and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 15 nautical miles between takeoff and landing locations; and

(4) 3 hours flight training on those areas of operation specified in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR preparing for the practical test within 60 days before the date of the test.

(h) Weight-shift-control aircraft category privileges, 20 hours flight time, including 15 hours flight training in a weight-shift-control aircraft from an authorized instructor and at least 5 hours solo flight training in the areas of operation listed in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR, (A1) 2 hours cross-country flight training;

(B2) 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport;

(C3) One solo cross-country flight of at least 75 nautical miles total distance, with a full stop landing, and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 25 nautical miles between takeoff and landing locations; and

(D4) 3 hours flight training on those areas of operation specified in § 89.section 53 of this SFAR preparing for the practical test within 60 days before the date of the test.

§ 89.Section 57. What tests do I have to take to receive a sport pilot certificate?

To receive a sport pilot certificate you must pass the following tests:

(a) Knowledge test. You must pass the required knowledge test on the applicable aeronautical knowledge areas listed in § 89.section 51 of this SFAR. Before you can take the knowledge test for a sport pilot certificate you must receive a logbook endorsement certifying you are prepared for the test from the authorized instructor who trained you or reviewed and evaluated your home-study course on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in § 89.section 51 of this SFAR.

(b) Practical test. You must pass the required practical test on the applicable areas of operation listed in §§ 89.sections 51 and 89.53 of this SFAR that apply to the light-sport aircraft privilege you seek. Before you can take the practical test for a sport pilot certificate, you must receive a logbook endorsement from the authorized instructor who provided you with flight training on the areas of operation specified in §§ 89.sections 51 and 89.53 of this SFAR in preparation for the practical test. This endorsement certifies you meet the applicable aeronautical knowledge and experience requirements and are prepared for the required practical test.