Sport Pilot Talk

OK guys...dumb question but looked at some used gliders on Barnstormers.com. They don't appear to have any landing gear?? What's up with that? In gliders, reducing drag as much as possible is the holy grail. Gear are draggy. Some gliders use retractable gear, while a lot use in-line gear that are s...

$100,000+ for most motor gliders, I believe. You could probably find something used for considerably less. You can build the Xenos for around $50k. GOOD GRIEF GUYS! LOL! WAAAY out of my price range unless I can find a REAL cheap used One and as we all know...."ya get what ya pay for". Sou...

Thanks Jack and Andy! will get the list of FAA meds before I speak with the Doc. You are very helpful!
Does anyone know the approximate cost of these gliders? Would like 2 place and preferably no more than $20K. They look as if they would cost more than that???

Thanks for your thoughts Andy and nomore. I have frankly often wondered what the DMV would say about my license if they knew I took those and that a DUI may be possible in an accident. I don't need a "negligent homicide" to contend with. Have seen the glider talk but assumed they were just...

wow...thanks guys. Was afraid of that and WILL speak bluntly with my Doctor. I sincerely doubt she would ever put anything in writing regarding this. Perhaps there's another med that would work??? Don't know but she will. May have to look at a "weedhopper" or just forget it. You don't need...

Have a private pilot license since 1976. Found instrument training stressful "under the hood" so never completed that rating. Stopped flying in 1982 and medical lapsed. Have never been suspended, revoked, or failed a physical. (didn't take them after 1983). Was diagnosed in 1987 with PTSD....