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AC 61-146 - Pilot Certification and Operations for Sport Pilots, Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating, and Simplified Flight Controls

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Number
61-146
Title
Pilot Certification and Operations for Sport Pilots, Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating, and Simplified Flight Controls
Status
Active
Date issued
2025-11-14
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-800/200
Description

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance on the changes to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 concerning sport pilot certification, training, and operations in accordance with the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) final rule regulatory amendments. MOSAIC also facilitates the new simplified flight controls designation for aircraft and associated pilot training requirements.

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