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What is a distinguishing feature of exercising sport pilot privileges compared with private pilot privileges?
Choices
A sport pilot may fly for hire
Sport pilots may not fly for compensation or hire.
✓ A sport pilot may be able to use a valid driver license instead of an FAA medical certificatecorrect
When exercising sport pilot privileges, an eligible pilot who is not medically disqualified may use a valid U.S. driver license in place of an FAA medical certificate. These rules are evolving under MOSAIC, so confirm current requirements.
A sport pilot may fly any category of aircraft
Sport pilots are limited to light-sport aircraft.
A sport pilot has broader privileges than a private pilot
Sport pilot privileges are more limited than private pilot privileges.
Why
A sport pilot flies light-sport aircraft with reduced privileges and, when eligible and not medically disqualified, may use a valid U.S. driver license in place of an FAA medical certificate. Medical rules are evolving under MOSAIC, so confirm current requirements before relying on this option.
FAA source: 14 CFR 61 Subpartsbrowse the reference library →
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