Sport Pilot Talk

I had my 2nd flight today. I was able to takeoff for the 1st time today. I had two attempts. The 1st attempt I got her off the ground but my nose was too high so the instructor took over. I was able to do it fine by myself the 2nd time. I left the airport thinking: Wow I actually got a plane off the...

I finally had my first flight tonight. I wasnt able to go in an LSA so he took me up in the 172. Wow guys. I was certainly impressed with how much actually goes into flying! The instructor said I would be overwhelmed and I was. I taxied a bit (I felt awkward using the rudders and the break on top of...

Hey guys, The FAA has started the process to change some sections of the Sport Pilot's FAR. Here is a list of proposed changes: B. Discussion of Specific Proposals 1. Replace sport pilot privileges with aircraft category and class ratings on all pilot certificates 2. Replace sport pilot flight instr...

I talked to the dayton pilots club and they only offer membership and lessons to those who are working towards their private pilot. They have an LSA but you have to have be a private pilot in order to use the LSA and be a member. Seems sort of odd. Hopefully they will change their membership policy ...

The instructor called and apologized. We set up a time next week. So hopefully it will all work out.

I spoke to the head trainer who said that the instructor had recently had is check off ride for that aircraft and was able to train but wanted to take it out by himself before training. The instructor is supposed to call me. I may go out to another airport who is willing to train me in the 172 up un...

I set up an appointment tonight at 6 to train. I arrived at 5:45 and was told to wait, that the instructor would be there shortly. I waited until 6:30 and went to the desk. They said he was there and getting the plane ready. I went back up around 7:00 and asked if I need to fill out any paperwork wh...

I emailed a couple of people from the Dayton's Pilot Club asking about their club and if they had any information on the training school I am attending. I never heard back from them. It seems hard to get information from folks around here. It looks like they are located in the same airport I am trai...

the weather doesnt look too good right now so I may have to hold off again.

They plane was fixed today..... There was a radio problem. So, if the weather holds then I will fly on Thursday.

I didn't know that you could train on a different type airplane. I thought you had to train on a LSA. Interesting. Thanks for the info. I'll ask him when he calls on Monday. Perhaps they were all booked up as well. It was the first nice weather day in awhile. The Sports Star is $99 an hour for pay a...

I was all excited to take my first flight today and I got a call 20 minutes out canceling the training. There was a instrument malfunction. So they are going to call me Monday night to tell me how long the SportsStar will be out of commission.

EAA or AOPA for renters?

I had a friend who took lessons out of Lunken. The airport I am flying out of is actually Dayton Wright Brothers Airport. It is owned by the city of Dayton. Its not affiliated with Wright Patterson Airforce Base. Its about 10 miles south of downtown. I live in between Cincinnati and Dayton so I had ...

Seems like there are quite a few LSA!