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The new Sport Pilot rule makes flying affordable!
On September 1, 2004 the FAA inaugurated a new pilot certificate dubbed the "sport pilot" that makes learning to fly easier and more affordable that ever. Intended primarily for recreational use, you can now become a pilot with as little as 20 hours of flight instruction! In addition, the FAA also created a new category of affordable "light-sport aircraft"! Moderator: drseti |
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Introduce Yourself!
Pilot? Student pilot? Future pilot? Interested in learning to fly? If you're reading this forum, you've got flying in your blood! SportPilotTalk is a great place to ask questions about this exciting new segment of (more) affordable aviation! Moderator: drseti |
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Thu May 23, 2013 3:44 pm |
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How to add pictures to your post
Spice up your post with photographs Moderator: drseti |
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Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:39 pm |
Cruise |
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Hangar Talk
Constructive topics of interest related to aviation that do not match the other section descriptions below (as long as it is somewhat related to aviation, flying, learning to fly, sport pilot, light sport aircraft, etc.). Please, advertisements for Viagra will be promptly deleted!" Moderator: drseti |
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Light Sport Aircraft
Talk about airplanes! At last count, there are 39 (and growing) FAA certificated S-LSA (special light sport aircraft). These are factory-built ready to fly airplanes. If you can't afford a factory-built LSA, consider buying an E-LSA kit (experimental LSA - up to 99% complete). Moderator: drseti |
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Sat May 25, 2013 7:45 am |
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Training
Sport aviation is growing rapidly. But the new sport pilot / light-sport aircraft rules are still a mystery to many flight schools and instructors. To locate a flight school offering sport pilot training and/or light-sport aircraft rentals, click on the "Flight School And Rental Finder" tab above. This is a great place to share ideas on learning to fly, flight schools, costs and anything else related to training. Moderator: drseti |
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Fri May 24, 2013 5:03 pm |
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Aviation Humor & Mayhem
Topics related to aviation provided mostly for humor and amusement purposes. Offensive or abusive posts will be deleted. Moderator: drseti |
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Thu May 23, 2013 8:09 am |
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Instructors' Corner
Finally, a place for sport pilot instructors and/or wannabees to talk about instructing. Moderator: drseti |
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Mon May 20, 2013 3:07 pm |
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Safety Corner
This forum is for safety-related discussions. Be safe out there! Moderator: drseti |
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Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:36 pm |
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Medical Issues
Here's the place to ask all of your medical questions. But don't believe everything you read! Moderator: drseti |
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Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:35 pm |
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Ask The Examiner
Paul Hamilton is one of the first persons to become a DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) for sport pilots. As a full-time author and sport pilot expert, he writes books and produces DVD's for Aviation Supplies and Academics (ASA). Now Paul has graciously agreed to answer your questions here. Thanks Paul! For more information about Paul, please visit www.Paul-Hamilton.com and www.Sport-Pilot-Training.com. Moderators: drseti, Paul Hamilton |
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Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:34 pm |
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Ask The Mechanic
Mike Heit is an A&P (soon to be IA) and also an avionics technician. He is currently employed with Cascade Aerospace in Spokane, Washington and has been an A&P for 37 years. Mike has built a number of kit planes including a Fly Baby and is currently building an Excalibur LSA kit. And now Mike has offered to answer your maintenance questions here. Thanks Mike! Moderators: drseti, michaelheit |
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Thu May 23, 2013 8:02 pm |
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Ask The Insurance Agent
Bob Mackey, Vice President of Falcon Insurance Agency (the official insurance agency for the EAA's Aircraft Insurance Plan), has graciously agreed to moderate this forum and answer your aircraft insurance questions. Thanks Bob! Moderators: drseti, Bob Mackey |
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Fri May 17, 2013 9:40 pm |
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Ask the Controller
Jason spent 24 years as an air traffic controller at Los Angeles Center, and recently moved east to work in DC in the Airspace office as an air traffic subject matter expert. He is a Sport Pilot, owns a Rans S12XL E-LSA, and got his >87 knot endorsement so he can rent a C162. He's here to answer your questions about ATC procedures and rules, in a strictly unofficial capacity. |
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Thu May 02, 2013 2:27 pm |
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Fly-Ins & $100 Hamburgers
Fly-Ins are excuses for pilots to go somewhere and eat. Airplanes. Food. What else could you ask for? Know of an upcoming fly-in? A great $100 hamburger? Don't keep it a secret. Share it here! Moderator: drseti |
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Fri May 17, 2013 11:44 pm |
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Partnerships
Looking for a partner? No, we're not talking about dating. Partnerships are another way to bring down the cost of flying. Use this forum to find like-minded folks in your neighborhood. Moderator: drseti |
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Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:29 am |
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Flying Clubs
There's hundreds of flying clubs around the country that own and manage aircraft for their members. Aside from the camaraderie, clubs make flying more affordable. Moderator: drseti |
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Sat Apr 27, 2013 2:16 am |
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FARs
The Federal Aviation Regulations (also know as FAR's). This is the Bible of aviation, the rules under which we operate. This is where you'll find everything you want to know about pilots and airplanes in the United States. Ask questions. Get answers. Moderator: drseti |
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Thu May 09, 2013 9:20 am |
Approach and Landing |
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The Want Ads
Got something to buy or sell? Post it here! Moderator: drseti |
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Wed May 22, 2013 9:57 am |
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Upcoming Events
Post your upcoming fly-ins, pancake breakfasts and other events here! Moderator: drseti |
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Fri May 17, 2013 11:46 pm |
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EAA Oshkosh AirVenture
Every summer, the EAA puts on the greatest flying show on earth. Mark your calendars! http://www.airventure.org/ Moderator: drseti |
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Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:44 am |
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Plan on attending the Annual Sport Pilot Expo
If you're interested in all things Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft, this is the place to be every January! Mark your calendars. http://www.sport-aviation-expo.com Moderator: drseti |
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Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:08 pm |
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Sun N' Fun
Sun n' Fun Every Spring Lakeland Florida : Come attend this huge fly-in and tradeshow/convention. http://www.sun-n-fun.org Moderator: drseti |
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Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:29 pm |
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