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How many night takeoffs and full-stop landings does a sport pilot night endorsement require?

10 takeoffs and 10 landings, plus 3 hours of night training.

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  1. 3 takeoffs and 3 landings
  2. 10 takeoffs and 10 landings ✔
  3. 20 takeoffs and 20 landings

Why: Under MOSAIC, sport pilots can earn night privileges with 3 hours of night training in the category and class. They must also complete at least 10 night takeoffs and 10 full-stop landings.

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Answer: 10 takeoffs and 10 landings. Under MOSAIC, sport pilots can earn night privileges with 3 hours of night training in the category and class. They must also complete at least 10 night takeoffs and 10 full-stop landings.

  1. 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart J, 61.329 (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-14?part=61&subpart=J
    Accomplish at least 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop at night
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. FAA MOSAIC page www.faa.gov/aircraft/MOSAIC
    Allow new night privileges with training and endorsements. Requires FAA medical or BasicMed medical qualification for night operations.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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