Federal Aviation Administration

Regulatory Support Division

Regulatory Support Division
Light Sport Aviation Branch

The Light Sport Aviation Branch manages and provides oversight of the sport pilot examiner and the light sport aircraft repairman-training programs. The branch also provides subject matter experts for FAA and the aviation industry concerning the sport pilot/light sport aircraft safety initiatives.

We perform the following functions:
  • Acceptance of Light Sport Aircraft Repairman Training Providers
  • National Examiner Board
  • Oversight of Designated Pilot Examiners (Sport Pilot)
  • Designated Pilot Examiner Initial Training Seminar
  • Designated Pilot Examiner Recurrent Training Seminar

Notice of Expiration (MS Word)
Certification of Light Sport Aircraft
Proficiency Check-Ride Endorsement Verification
Sport-Pilot Information

Contact Information
Larry L. Buchanan
Branch Manager AFS-610
Phone: (405) 954-6400
Fax: (405) 954-6688

Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125

Physical Address:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
6500 S. MacArthur Boulevard
ARB, Room 304A
Oklahoma City, OK 73169

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