An applicant must meet the following requirements:
      

• Be at least 17 years of age (16 for free balloons and gliders)
• Possess a currently valid Airman Medical Certificate or a state-issued driver's license (except for free balloons and gliders, for which neither are required)
• Be able to read, write, and speak the English language

In order to be certificated Sport Pilot you need the following:

• Have completed the following flight training as a student pilot training under a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI):
• A minimum of 20 hours flight time.
• Completion of the FAA Sport Pilot Knowledge Test
• Completion of the FAA Sport Pilot Practical Test