Sport Pilot Talk

And the medical standards for DLs vary widely by state. That is likely why they added the language about being medically fit to fly on the honor system. I think the disparity between FAA standards and state DMV standards is where all the debate is coming from. The FAA could have specified objective ...

I agree it's not the CFIs job to assess medical fitness, but it does act as part of a system of checks and balances for pilot fitness to fly. At least in extreme cases.

One thing not mentioned here is the role of the flight instructor in all of this. If a sport pilot candidate show up for training using a DL as medical certification, but is not physically capable of flying safely- they're not going to pass them.

It's not clear to me how the proposed exemption would affect those not holding a certificate already. It seems to not change anything based on a strict interpretation of the AOPA FAQ. If it did allow training/solo on larger aircraft than LSA, it would open up many more training options for people wi...

Whining? With all due respect, this isn't my thread.

Not so simple. The third class medical will be a problem. Poor vision in one eye. Doable with a special issuance or SODA but a whole lot of trouble.

It is annoying. As a candidate for a sport pilot ticket, I'm effectively blocked out of training on or renting the only LSA in my area.

New member here. Sorry for bumping an old thread. I'm in the New Orleans area. The school mentioned I guess can get away with it because they're the only one in the area (maybe the state?) with a LSA to train in. I am interested in LSA training but am at a standstill due to this policy. Sure, I coul...