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Can a certificated Sport Pilot use his/her Aeronautical Experience toward a Private Pilot certificate. If so, what parts of the time gained as a Sport Pilot?

Can I be instructed in my own aircraft for the Sport Pilot certificate if it is registered as an experimental homebuilt? I am confused as to the 31 Jan 2010 statement that is out there. I believe the answer is yes but I want to make sure so I don't have any problems when it comes time to go and take the checkride.

New Sport Pilots

Can a certificated Sport Pilot use his/her Aeronautical Experience toward a Private Pilot certificate. If so, what parts of the time gained as a Sport Pilot?

Can I fly an Experimental Amateur-Built (homebuilt) aircraft as a sport pilot?

Existing Pilots

Can I fly an Experimental Amateur-Built (homebuilt) aircraft as a sport pilot?

I am a student private pilot and have already passed the written test for a private pilot license. My test results are still valid. Can I use the private pilot written to satisfy the written test requirement for earning my sport pilot license?

Ultralight Pilots

Can I fly an Experimental Amateur-Built (homebuilt) aircraft as a sport pilot?

I have two friends flying powered parachutes, with only a couple of hours of training from the dealer who sold them the parachutes. As far as I know, they have no training other than basic operation of the parachute. They do not hold sport pilot certificates. Is this legal?

Flight Instructors

A sport pilot wants me to conduct a flight review (BFR), can I do this?

What does an existing CFI (under subpart H) need to do to instruct sport pilot students?

I applied for a third class medical and the FAA wanted additional tests. I did not complete them due to the cost. Is this considered a denial?

What is meant by �valid� state driver�s license?

Aircraft - Special Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA)

Can I earn a repairman certificate to maintain a standard category aircraft that meets the definition of an LSA?

Will EAA be offering any Repairman Certificate-Maintenance courses?

Aircraft - Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft (ELSA)

Can I be instructed in my own aircraft for the Sport Pilot certificate if it is registered as an experimental homebuilt? I am confused as to the 31 Jan 2010 statement that is out there. I believe the answer is yes but I want to make sure so I don't have any problems when it comes time to go and take the checkride.

Can I earn a repairman certificate to maintain a standard category aircraft that meets the definition of an LSA?

Aircraft - Experimental Amateur-Built (Homebuilt)

Can I fly an Experimental Amateur-Built (homebuilt) aircraft as a sport pilot?

Can I be instructed in my own aircraft for the Sport Pilot certificate if it is registered as an experimental homebuilt? I am confused as to the 31 Jan 2010 statement that is out there. I believe the answer is yes but I want to make sure so I don't have any problems when it comes time to go and take the checkride.

Aircraft - Standard Category

Can I earn a repairman certificate to maintain a standard category aircraft that meets the definition of an LSA?

I've been told that a 415C or 415CD Ercoupe can be converted to a 415D, which is not eligible for operation by sport pilots. Can the airplane be made eligible by converting it back to its original configuration?

Aircraft - Ultralights

I have a Sabre 340cc Trike it fits all rules for an ultralight ,except it is a two seater. If I remove the seat and the structure for the seat,Will it qualify as an Ultralight

Can I buy homebuilt LSA aircraft and register under my name? Can I convert my homebuilt fat ultralight to LSA and then sell it to someone else?

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