Originally Posted by
jiott
Yes, I ordered and built a Kitfox SS7 before I had a pilot's certificate. At age 69 I finished building it (took 2+ years) and got the airworthiness certificate. THEN I went to Stick & Rudder in Boise to get my Sport Pilot certificate. Then I did my maiden flight and now, at 77, I have 960 hours in my tailwheel Kitfox (1075 hrs total) and am having the time of my life.
A Sport Pilot certificate only has the following restrictions:
- Light Sport aircraft only
- No night flying, day VFR only
- No instrument flying
- Must always have visual reference to the ground
- Stay clear of clouds 500/1000/2000'
- Can't fly into Canada (bummer)