Talk:Sport pilot certificate

Sport pilot is NOT the only certificate in the U.S. that doesn't require medical certificates... glider and balloon pilots require no medical certificate. From http://www.faa.gov/avr/afs/pilotfaq.cfm, the first question under "Medical Certificate Requirements" reads:


 * Q. When do I need a medical certificate?


 * A. You need a medical certificate before flying solo in an airplane, helicopter, gyroplane, or airship. We suggest you get your medical certificate before beginning flight training. This will alert you to any condition that would prevent you from becoming a pilot before you pay for lessons.


 * If you are going to pilot a balloon or glider, you don’t need a medical certificate. All you need to do is write a statement certifying that you have no medical defect that would make you unable to pilot a balloon or glider.

(emphasis added)

To this end, I inserted the qualifier "for powered aircraft" into the article's opening paragraph.

Merge

 * I support the idea if you want to merge this article with the main one. —Cleared as filed. 23:40, 4 February 2006 (UTC)