The president Eagle Auctions in Chesapeake, Virginia, Michael Hockett builds upon over four decades as an automotive auctioning professional in Virginia, as well as in Alabama and Indiana. Michael Hockett is also interested in aviation and holds a private pilot license with instrument and sport pilot ratings.
In short, the sport pilot rating allows pilots to fly light-sport aircraft with takeoff weights of less than 1,320 pounds. In general, candidates for the sport pilot rating must be at least 17 years of age, but they can be 16 years if they are applying to operate a balloon or a glider. Other general requirements include proficient fluency in the English language and either an active FAA third-class medical certificate or an active US driver's license.
In order to garner an airplane category sport pilot rating, pilots must log at least 20 hours flight time including 15 hours of authorized flight training and five hours of solo flight. Furthermore, the training time must include a minimum of two hours of cross-country flight training and 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop. Other requirements include a solo cross-country flight that exceeds 74 nautical miles, two hours of practical test preparation, and ground training through a classroom instructor or home-study course.
In short, the sport pilot rating allows pilots to fly light-sport aircraft with takeoff weights of less than 1,320 pounds. In general, candidates for the sport pilot rating must be at least 17 years of age, but they can be 16 years if they are applying to operate a balloon or a glider. Other general requirements include proficient fluency in the English language and either an active FAA third-class medical certificate or an active US driver's license.
In order to garner an airplane category sport pilot rating, pilots must log at least 20 hours flight time including 15 hours of authorized flight training and five hours of solo flight. Furthermore, the training time must include a minimum of two hours of cross-country flight training and 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop. Other requirements include a solo cross-country flight that exceeds 74 nautical miles, two hours of practical test preparation, and ground training through a classroom instructor or home-study course.
