61.309—What aeronautical knowledge must I have to apply for a sport pilot certificate?
To apply for a sport pilot certificate you must receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or complete a home-study course on the following aeronautical knowledge areas:
(a)
Applicable regulations of this chapter that relate to sport pilot privileges, limits, and flight operations.
(c)
Use of the applicable portions of the aeronautical information manual and FAA advisory circulars.
(d)
Use of aeronautical charts for VFR navigation using pilotage, dead reckoning, and navigation systems, as appropriate.
(e)
Recognition of critical weather situations from the ground and in flight, windshear avoidance, and the procurement and use of aeronautical weather reports and forecasts.
(f)
Safe and efficient operation of aircraft, including collision avoidance, and recognition and avoidance of wake turbulence.
(1)
How to get information on runway lengths at airports of intended use, data on takeoff and landing distances, weather reports and forecasts, and fuel requirements; and
(2)
How to plan for alternatives if the planned flight cannot be completed or if you encounter delays.