Sport Pilot Certificate With Past DUI, DWI, Reckless Driving etc.

[Jbro23]

Hey guys glad to be here but not so glad to bring up this ugly topic but looking for some advice. I am interested in obtaining my Sport Pilot Certificate. I have already finished ground School, passed my written and scheduled my flight training. I did research before starting to hopefully get confirmation that my past trouble (Dui Charges) would not stop me from obtaining my Sport Pilot Certificate. Upon my research it appears I should be ok but wanting to get confirmation from this community.

Now before I get hounded I take full responsibility for my past actions and Accept that I was being stupid in my younger years and not making responsible decisions. I was pulled over twice for DUI and eventually convicted of reckless driving alcohol related along with reckless driving. These were almost ten years ago. I have since never been arrested and drinking is no longer part of my life.

Fast forward to now I really want to get my sport pilot license. I just want to fly for fun. I currently do hold an airmen certificate (UAS Certificate) which I got a few years ago so I could use my Drone for work purposes no problem. I'm hoping that these past convictions won't affect me from getting my sport pilot certificate as well.

I know some of you may not want to publicly respond to this so I am open to anyone who had a simmiliar background or experience to message me? I just want to make sure I'm not gonna have a issue when I get done my training.

Thanks everyone for the help and happy flying!

[dstclair]

Do you have a valid drivers license? And have you ever been denied a FAA medical?

If you have a DL and haven’t been denied, you’re good from a medical perspective.

[drseti]

I concur with Dave's response. The only time I've ever seen questions raised about past DUIs is when renewing my DPE privileges.

[Dave C]

Your driving record may impact your ability to rent or insure an aircraft. I don't think this is universal as it is a business decision of the insurer or those renting the aircraft and not the FAA.

[Jbro23]

I concur with Dave's response. The only time I've ever seen questions raised about past DUIs is when renewing my DPE privileges.

Yes I do have my drivers license and thankfully did not apply for a medical. Appreicate your response

[Jbro23]

Your driving record may impact your ability to rent or insure an aircraft. I don't think this is universal as it is a business decision of the insurer or those renting the aircraft and not the FAA.


Yeah I have thought about this. It would be something I should probably look into. I know for vehicle insurance they only look back so far. I cant say if its the same for aircraft insurance.