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Where are a sport pilot's category and class privileges recorded?

In a logbook endorsement, not on the certificate.

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  1. In a logbook endorsement ✔
  2. On the certificate as ratings
  3. On the aircraft registration

Why: A sport pilot certificate does not list category and class ratings. The FAA gives the pilot a logbook endorsement for the category and class where he or she may act as pilot in command.

Huh, didn't know that: You receive the certificate without any category and class ratings, whichever aircraft privileges you earned.

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Answer: In a logbook endorsement. A sport pilot certificate does not list category and class ratings. The FAA gives the pilot a logbook endorsement for the category and class where he or she may act as pilot in command.

  1. 14 CFR 61.317, Sport pilot ratings (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-14?part=61&section=61.317
    Your sport pilot certificate does not list aircraft category and class ratings.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. 14 CFR 61.317, Sport pilot ratings (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-14?part=61&section=61.317
    The FAA will provide you with a logbook endorsement for the category and class of aircraft in which you are authorized to act as pilot in command.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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