Sport Pilot Gyroplane Cat/Class Add-on

If you hold a Recreational or higher pilot certificate, you already have SP Privileges. In order to exercise those privileges, you need an endorsement (practical test – oral and flight) in your logbook, from a CFI or CFI-SP for that make/model of gyroplane, regardless of whether you will carry a passenger.  Note, a CFI can give you the practical test – a Designated Examiner is not required!  But, to get this SP endorsement you will need to work with two gyroplane instructors – one to train and endorse you to take the practical test, and one to give you the practical test and SP endorsement. This only applies if your gyroplane meets the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) criteria of weight, speed and number of seats. 

Pilots exercising Sport Pilot privileges must always have a gyroplane category and class privileges logbook endorsement before operating a gyroplane. Pilots exercising Sport Pilot privileges are limited to the specific make/model “set” of LSA gyroplane they are operating.)  One advantage of this Sport Pilot privileges option is that no FAA medical will be required.