Transitioning Pilots

Ultralight pilots currently registered with an FAA-recognized ultralight pilot registration program (U.S. Ultralight Association, Aero Sports Connection or Experimental Aircraft Association), or who register by the issuance of the final Sport Pilot rule (issuance date September 1, 2004) may obtain the sport pilot certificate by:

Obtaining a notarized copy of the pilot's ultralight pilot records.
Pass an aeronautical knowledge written and oral test.
Pass a practical flight test. Logged ultralight flight time will be credited toward aeronautical experience and flight proficiency requirements.

Transitioning Planes

Current "fat" ultralights and 2-seat ultralight trainers can transition to Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft status within 36 months of the issuance of the Sport Pilot/Light-Sport Aircraft regulation (issuance date September 1, 2004). Your plane needs to be inspected by an authorized inspector and issued an airworthiness certificate. Information on this procedure is available from your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or from the United States Ultralight Association: (301) 695-9100.