If you are not now an FAA Pilot then start here:
1) Get an FAA Student Pilot License at a Flight Standards
District Office (FSDO) or from a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). No
flying is required to get this. You need it to be soloed by your
instructor. It is the way you are brought into the system.
2) If you where at least a student pilot with ASC, then request a certified
letter form ASC. This will allow you to count you ultralight time
towards Sport Pilot.
3) Review your log books carefully, you need 12 hours of signed dual time
(including 2 hours dual cross country) and 5 hours of solo.
4) The Sport Pilot Knowledge Test (written test)
You will need either a CFI recommendation or a study course
certificate to qualify for the written test. The Written Test is taken at a FAA approved computer test
facility. Once you qualify for the test, you will need to review and practice
for the test. There are several good study and support guides. They include
books to study and software to simulate the tests and allow extensive
practice.
Schedule and take the written test at a FAA computer test
facility. These results are required to take the practical test and are good
for two years.
5) Find both a CFI and a DPE you can get to. Find a CFI
Light Sport Designated Pilot Examiners are listed on the FAA
web site http:/afs600.faa.gov. Seek out a DPE for your type and coordinate the
examination. Some DPEs do not have aircraft available so be careful to make sure
an appropriate aircraft is available for the checkride.
6) Get 3 hours dual with the CFI and earn his endorsement to
take the practical test. He will write this directly into your log book.
7) Study the practical test guide to prepare for the flight
test. The PTS list everything you will need for the test.
8) The Sport Pilot Practical Test (checkride)
Usually the checkride will be with a Designated Pilot
Examiner who is a designee doing the job for FAA.
Light Sport Designated Pilot Examiners are listed on the FAA
web site http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/sport_pilot/
. Seek out a DPE for your type and coordinate the
examination. Some DPEs do not have aircraft available so be careful to make sure
an appropriate aircraft is available for the checkride.
If you N number your aircraft, make sure that it is properly
documented and can carry the total weight required to complete the check ride.
Form required, FAA Form 8710-11. Docs/faa8710-11.pdf
