Aero Linx: Private, Sport, or Ultralight? There are three basic pathways to becoming a pilot here in the U.S.: You can become a full-blown private pilot, you can get there a bit faster and cheaper by becoming a sport pilot, or you can fly on your own as an ultralight pilot. It all really depends on two things: what you want to fly, and how many people — if any — you want to take with you.
