


If you are a pilot in another category (e.g. You can also pursue Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot licenses in this category / class, which would require additional training and testing. A Sport Pilot license requires passing both a written knowledge exam, and a practical flying test. You will need a minimum of a Sport Pilot license (rotorcraft category / gyroplane class) to fly an AR-1 with a passenger (during daylight hours only). Most people will need between 15 to 25 hours of one-on-one instruction before flying solo as a student pilot. SilverLight Aviation recommends that anyone interested in purchasing one of our gyroplanes takes lessons from us.
