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by HornedFrogGrant
Sat Oct 07, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: FAA Extends MOSAIC Comment Period from 10/23/2023 to 01/22/2024
Replies: 4
Views: 2123

Re: FAA Extends MOSAIC Comment Period from 10/23/2023 to 01/22/2024

In "gov speak" that's what they call kicking the can down the road. :mrgreen: Oh, I'm well aware... :lol: This move comes in response to a formal request from several aviation organizations, including the AEA, Aeronautical Repair Station Association, Aviation Suppliers Association, Aviati...
by HornedFrogGrant
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period
Replies: 15
Views: 12615

Re: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period

Any suggestion to “sunset” those earned privileges is not only unfair but is also severely misguided especially in context of medical certificate requirements. To "sunset" the Sport Pilot certificate would likely result in an uproar from more than Sport Pilots, as it would also ground an ...
by HornedFrogGrant
Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period
Replies: 15
Views: 12615

Re: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period

Theres a flight school at a Class D airport 10 minutes from my house with a fleet of mostly 172s, so this would be an awesome place to rent. However, my only concern is since they've never dealt with sport pilots they may be hesitant to sign me off to rent, That's a legitimate concern, at least ini...
by HornedFrogGrant
Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: "B" fix to CH 601 XL from 2006?
Replies: 2
Views: 9861

Re: "B" fix to CH 601 XL from 2006?

I seem to recall reading somewhere that the FAA deemed all CH 601 XL aircraft to be non-airworthy until the "B" wing mod was completed. If true, by now there "shouldn't" be any flying that haven't completed the "B" wing mod, as they "should" fail their annual ...
by HornedFrogGrant
Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88073

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

This is a truly amazing accomplishment from a very wonderful community. My thanks to: Gerald, for allowing us the opportunity to get some skin in the game. Tom, for recognizing and pointing out the archival value of this site. The FAA, for motivating us by finally issuing the MOSAIC NPRM. Richard, ...
by HornedFrogGrant
Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88073

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

admin wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:05 pm
$313.55

That's funny, the renewal amount is $313.54!
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by HornedFrogGrant
Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88073

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

designrs wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:48 am Alright rcpilot ⭐️

It looks like we just need $30 more ✈️
Done, $30 sent from me. Hopefully that puts an end to the looming shutdown. 8)
by HornedFrogGrant
Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period
Replies: 15
Views: 12615

Re: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period

Gee my comments weren't so lengthy. Neither were mine. I got straight to the point. Hopefully FAA sees-through the longwinded negative comments, such as the one from "Meredith Holladay". The people that want FAA to dial-back MOSAIC (or scuttle it entirely) seem more concerned about themse...
by HornedFrogGrant
Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88073

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

Oh sweet! That sounds promising! 8)
by HornedFrogGrant
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88073

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

Any news on the site acquisition front? If it falls-through, I think there's enough interest from many site "regulars" to make GoFundMe or similar a viable option.

Just out of curiosity, should no action be taken, what's the drop-dead date for the site?
by HornedFrogGrant
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88073

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

admin wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:20 am Hi Guys - quick update - I may have a potential buyer so hold off on the donations for now please.
That's great news. Hope it works out. If not, let us know and many of us will kick-in "crowdsourcing" to keep this place alive.
by HornedFrogGrant
Mon Jul 24, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Major News! MOSAIC pre-publication version released!
Replies: 14
Views: 4438

Re: Major News! MOSAIC pre-publication version released!

As of today, MOSAIC has been formally published, and the comment period is now open. As I mentioned in another thread, earlier today I submitted a formal comment, pushing for VS1 to be increased to 60 knots. This would help make more PA-28s eligible for Sport Pilots, since they're the Piper equivale...
by HornedFrogGrant
Mon Jul 24, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period
Replies: 15
Views: 12615

Re: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period

I submitted a formal comment earlier today, pushing for VS1 to be increased to 60 knots. This would help make more PA-28s eligible for Sport Pilots, since they're the Piper equivalent of the C172 (which generally already meets the VS1 limitation).
by HornedFrogGrant
Fri Jul 21, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: EAA Sport Pilot Magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 2142

Re: EAA Sport Pilot Magazine

JJay wrote: Wed Jul 05, 2023 5:46 pm I do subscribe, but I don't look at the classifieds. Just me, but I look at Barnstormers mostly.
Same, I can't say I've ever paid much attention to the classifieds at the back of the magazine.