14 CFR 61.305
§ 61.305 What are the age and language requirements for a sport pilot certificate?
United States · 14 CFR — Aeronautics and Space · Status: effective
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- 14 CFR 61.305, § 61.305 What are the age and language requirements for a sport pilot certificate?, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/55545
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To be eligible for a sport pilot certificate you must:
(a) Be at least 17 years old (or 16 years old if you are applying to operate a glider or balloon).
(b) 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.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.