Eligibility Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.
• Hold a valid U.S. driver's license or FAA Medical certificate.
• Be fluent in English.
• Weigh 220 pounds or less and be 6'1" tall or less.
• Be highly motivated and able to work long days as needed.

Application Process

1. Apply Online – Submit your application for eligibility verification.
2. Telephone Interview – If eligible, EAA will contact you.
3. Deposit – Secure your spot.
4. Pre-Course Work – Complete required coursework.

Prerequisites

Sporty's Online Ground School (included).

FAA Knowledge Test (must pass before arrival).

FAA Student Pilot Certificate via IACRA.

Course Structure

Off-site Preparation

Complete Sporty's Online Ground School.

On-site Training

• Minimum 8-hour training days.
• Hands-on flipped classroom model.

Curriculum Includes

• Aerodynamics, planning, weather, regulations.
• Flight training and solo flights.
• Meets Sport Pilot PTS requirements.

Materials Provided

• Flight bag
• Syllabus
• Logbook
• Kneeboard
• E6-B computer
• Plotter
• And more

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Sport Pilot Academy - 2019 Summer Class
In the summer of 2019, the four students who took part in the EAA Sport Pilot Academy all had one thing in common — they were college students who had non-flying, aviation majors. Take a look inside this special session of the Sport Pilot Academy and meet the students with this video.