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
- Apply Online – Submit your application for eligibility verification.
- Telephone Interview – If eligible, EAA will contact you.
- Deposit – Secure your spot.
- 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
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.