Learning in Cessna 150

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oceans
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Learning in Cessna 150

Post by oceans »

Hi, Is it possible to train for a sport pilot lic. in a cessna 150 and then recieve a sport pilot certificate?

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Ken
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CTflyer
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Post by CTflyer »

Hi Ken. If you've read the recent forum posts, you know you're not alone in asking that question.

You can take all your sport pilot training *up until solo* in just about any small plane. A Cessna 150 is fine; same for a 152, 172, Cherokee, Warrior, etc. But without a current medical cert. you can't solo or do any solo work (including checkride) unless you're in a Light Sport Aircraft.

In other words, you can't get the sport pilot certificate with a sport pilot checkride in the 150, but you can take about 75% of your training in the 150.

Be sure your instructor knows you're interested in sport pilot training. Any cfi can teach a sport pilot, but not all cfi's are interested in doing that.

Feel free to ask questions. That's why we're here.
Tom
oceans
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Learning in a 150

Post by oceans »

Thank you CTFlyer for such a quick responce. I just think it would be easier to do most the training in something bigger.
You answered my question.

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Ken
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Post by CharlieTango »

oceans wrote:...I use to fly about 30 years ago but I'm not about to pay the money it takes to renew my pilots licence so I can pay 50 dollars an hour for a cessna.
(Plus Fuel and Insurance). :D

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Ken


it doesn't take any time or money to renew your pilots license, it doesn't expire.

to fly light sport, you need your pilots license, even from many years ago, i believe your number is your social security number if you need a new copy. you then can fly light sport with a drivers license in lieu of a 3rd class medical as long as you weren't denied a medical certificate.
oceans
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PPL or SPL

Post by oceans »

Thank you, I'm glad to hear that, I haven't looked to any of that but it sounds like a better way. I just didn't see the point in renewing a medical for a plane I'm never going to rent.

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Ken
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