Sport Pilot Talk

I put down a contract on 2019 Sting S4 last week. I really liked the Tecnam P2008 but none on the market for the last 6 weeks and didn’t want to risk losing the Sting. I honestly did know there WERE any 914 Stings. I should pick it up in a couple weeks then I’ll reregister E-LSA and add GPS-175 for...

Dr. Paul, You will be missed on the East Coast. Wishing you all good things and looking forward to your updates from California.

I was likely one of first members of SPT — leaving in 2018 when I moved on to a Cirrus SR22 due to a mission change. Well the mission has changed again and lower and slower makes sense now so I’m in the market for an IFR/IMC equipped turbo LSA (that I’ll take E-LSA) once my SR22 sells. You leave fo...

More info on how the problems evolved:

https://www.kitplanes.com/vans-bankrupt ... -get-here/

Welcome! It sounds like you are in a good place if you have a local training organization that is Light Sport friendly and has certified aircraft for rent as well. Best of luck on your pilot journey!

I usually just plotted my course in ForeFlight, set my Autopilot to “straight and level” and then dialed in my heading and altitude changes as desired. To me it offers more flexibility than predetermined nav way-points and could adjust easily to ATC requests and/or traffic situations. Hand fly for f...

I have so far operated at fields that are not in anyway pushing the limits. The shortest is about 2500 ft and low elevation. Maybe someday I'll want to do a 2000 ft runway at a much higher elevation and a hot day. How would I know if I am taking a big risk? Short answer: Look for an airport in the ...

Good question! Here are two real-world examples that I experienced with my SportCruiser: 1) Cold Winter day, +/- 1,300’ MSL: The plane would almost be in the air by the time my throttle hit the full power stop. 2) Hot, humid, Summer day in Florida, 0’ MSL: Go to full throttle, wait about 4 to 6 seco...

Wow! Sounds like they are in desperate need of restructuring. Perhaps they can learn something from the CubCrafters business model?

Wow! Quite an interesting and unique experience! That was a pretty comprehensive response. Glad you are OK.

My experience with flight following is that they are usually waaay behind the info that is provided by ADS-B, especially for traffic alerts.

I agree with chicagorandy. Since you are 80% done with the Private Pilot Ground school, finish that course. You shouldn’t be tested on night flying. Make sure that you are well aware of the Sport Pilot limitations and special endorsements… e.g. Weight, speed, stall speed, altitude, controlled airspa...

“In commemoration of the conquest of the air”... Nice David!

I don't think anyone here is suggesting that. Someone posted a person's comment from those submitted to the FAA already. It seems that person is against sport pilots. Understood. I’m tired of the GA community putting down Sport Pilots. Meanwhile most of them they fly these ancient and very boring a...

>> A simpler and more effective strategy would be to simply sunset the sport pilot certificate and provide some period of time wherein all sport pilots would be required to obtain the necessary training to earn a private pilot certificate. << Ummm. No. Absolutely not! There are plenty of Sport Pilot...