Sport Pilot & National Drivers Lic Registry

Quote - A conviction for the violation of any law relating to drugs and alcohol is grounds for: (1) Denial of an application for any certificate, rating, or authrorization issued under Part 61 for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction: or (2) Suspension or revocation of any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under part 61.  Pilots shall privide written report of each alcohol- or drug-related motor vehicle action to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-700) not later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action.- Unquote.

Makes no special provisions for Sport Pilots.....FAR Part61.15 gives the full story.

Thanks for the info Jerry.

After more digging, I conclude that FAR 91.17 does not apply. This individual did not have an airman's certificate six years ago. She does not yet have one at this time. Any one year suspension would not apply. Or would it?

FAR 61.15 requires a certificate holder to notify FAA within 60 days. She was not a certificate holder six years ago.  Not guilty. A one year denial for a new application may or may not apply. I don't know. Six years have elapsed.

Although there would be no application for a third class medical certificate/student pilot certificate, there still will be some sort of application process prior to solo. I am not familiar with the form for this. I guess this is where that disclosure might be made. What action would the FAA then take? Would her unrestricted driver's license be a factor?

I thought SP was simple.

Bob

Getting a student pilot certificate for a sport pilot is simple.  Go to your local FSDO (you need an appointment these days due to security considerations) fill out the form, show them your driver's license and they will issue it on the spot.  I would think that a six year old DUI is a non-issue, since a 'fresh' DUI only gets you a one year suspension.

Just found this article which may have bearing on your question:

Update on DUI Reporting Requirements