NEW!! Sport Pilot Information
As of October 22nd 2025 the new Sport Pilot rules from the MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) effort became effective. With this change sport pilots can now train in any of our aircraft (except the twin). Here are some highlights of the Sport pilot certificate vs. the Private pilot certificate:
- Minimum training hours is 20 hrs for Sport vs 40 hrs for Private.
- Sport pilots don't require an FAA physical, only a driver's license as evidence of being medically fit to fly, a Private pilot requires an FAA medical.
- Sport pilots can fly airplanes with up to four seats, but can only fly with one passenger. Private pilots have no passenger limit.
- Sport pilots can only fly in visual flight rules (VFR) conditions, there is no ability to get an instrument rating on a sport pilot certificate. Private pilots can get an instrument rating on their certificate to fly in instrument flight rule (IFR) conditions.
- Sport pilots can now fly at night with extra training and an endorsement from a CFI. Private pilots can fly at night as part of their base training.
- Sport pilots require additional training and an endorsement to fly in ATC controlled airspaces (class B, C, and D). Private pilots receive this as part of their base training.
There are other differences but these are the basics. Click the button below to get started.