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Title 14Aeronautics and SpacePart / Section
Chapter IFederal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation1 – 199
Subchapter DAirmen60 – 68
Part 61Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors61.1 – 61.429
Subpart JSport Pilots61.301 – 61.331
§ 61.301What is the purpose of this subpart and to whom does it apply?
§ 61.303If I want to operate an aircraft that satisfies the limitations identified in § 61.316, what operating limits and endorsement requirements in this subpart must I comply with?
§ 61.305What are the age and language requirements for a sport pilot certificate?
§ 61.307What tests do I have to take to obtain a sport pilot certificate?
§ 61.309What aeronautical knowledge must I have to apply for a sport pilot certificate?
§ 61.311What flight proficiency requirements must I meet to apply for a sport pilot certificate?
§ 61.313What aeronautical experience must I have to apply for a sport pilot certificate?
§ 61.315What are the privileges and limits of my sport pilot certificate?
§ 61.316What are the performance limits and design requirements for the aircraft that a sport pilot may operate?
§ 61.317Is my sport pilot certificate issued with aircraft category and class ratings?
§ 61.319 [Reserved]
§ 61.321How do I obtain privileges to operate an additional category or class of aircraft?
§ 61.323 [Reserved]
§ 61.325How do I obtain privileges to operate an aircraft at an airport within, or in airspace within, Class B, C, and D airspace, or in other airspace with an airport having an operational control tower?
§ 61.327Are there specific endorsement requirements to operate an aircraft based on VH?
§ 61.329How do I obtain privileges to operate an aircraft at night?
§ 61.331How do I obtain privileges to operate an aircraft with retractable landing gear or an airplane with a manual controllable pitch propeller?