That depends on what your end goal is for your flight training. If all you want to do is obtain a pilot certificate to achieve a life-long goal, fly during the day with a loved one and experience flight at your leisure, then the Sport Pilot certificate may be the right choice for you. If you would like to fly at night, fly a wide range of airplanes, or make flying a career then obtaining your Private Pilot Certificate would be the better choice. Flight time with either certificate will allow you to obtain higher ratings or even become a sport pilot instructor if that’s of interest!