§61.305. What are the age and language requirements for a sport pilot certificate?
14 C.F.R. § 61.305
To be eligible for a sport pilot certificate you must:
Be at least 17 years old (or 16 years old if you are applying to operate a glider or balloon).
Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English. If you cannot read, speak, write, and understand English because of medical reasons, the FAA may place limits on your certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of an aircraft.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[Docket FAA-2023-1377, Amdt. 61-159, 90 FR 35213, July 24, 2025]
Source
Source: Docket FAA-2001-11133, 69 FR 44869, July 27, 2004, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, 44701-44703, 44707, 44709-44711, 44729, 44903, 45102-45103, 45301-45302.
Source
Source: Docket 25910, 62 FR 16298, Apr. 4, 1997, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[Docket FAA-2023-1377, Amdt. 61-159, 90 FR 35213, July 24, 2025]