Sport Pilot Talk

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!

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.

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

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.

drseti wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:13 pm 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