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Sec. 61.313 — What aeronautical experience must I have to apply for a sport pilot certificate?
Use the following table to determine the aeronautical experience you must have to apply for a sport pilot certificate:
(d) Rotorcraft category and gyroplane class privileges:
(1) 20 hours of flight time, including 15 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor in a gyroplane and at least 5 hours of solo flight training in the areas of operation listed in §61.311,
Several gyroplane CFIs and one gyroplane DPE have told me that solo time is not required for an add on to a private pilot single engine land.
I am not able to find something that clearly states solo time is not required.
I would love to have the reference that and would appreciate your help.
Thank you
Use the following table to determine the aeronautical experience you must have to apply for a sport pilot certificate:
(d) Rotorcraft category and gyroplane class privileges:
(1) 20 hours of flight time, including 15 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor in a gyroplane and at least 5 hours of solo flight training in the areas of operation listed in §61.311,
Several gyroplane CFIs and one gyroplane DPE have told me that solo time is not required for an add on to a private pilot single engine land.
I am not able to find something that clearly states solo time is not required.
I would love to have the reference that and would appreciate your help.
Thank you