Sport Pilot Talk

concur particularly on this piece:

ELSA and EAB can only be used for training in very special circumstances - nominally the owner can be trained but no one else.

as I understand it, an "E" (LSA or AB) can only be used for instruction of the owner(s)

I hope you're right, but I'm not holding my breath. This seems like what the LSA "market" hope for, but in my mind you should get a flying machine for 55k without having to put in 600-900 man hours. I'd say a 90-95% kit at 70K might be the best we'll see, but unfortunately I haven't seen t...

Cub, was just about ready to solo when Uncle Sam shipped me to Iraq. now back and two babies (in the last 14 mos.) and I'm ready to get back into training. all my time is in a 172, but I'm trying to convince a friend that a properly equipped LSA is the way to go for initial training (vs. $100+ per h...

Thanks Jeff!! That's kinda what I was thinking. I asked teh same ? over in teh "examiner" section, and was cautioned to examine the manufacturers POH and component (engine)operating limitations as well as some have specifically prohibited night flying in accordance with SP limitations. Tha...

Roger,

thanks!

I hadn't even considered POH and installed equipment limitations.

Just figured lights= night capable. etc.

sounds like I have much to consider.

I'm considering purchasing an LSA with a partner. He'll use it to do SP, and I intend to use it to continue work toward my PP. I know PP requires night and unusual attitude / basic instrument. My question is what specifically should I make sure the S_SLA is equipped with in order to do ALL of my PP ...

OK guys, I'm considering purchasing an LSA with a partner. He'll use it to do SP, and I intend to use it to continue work toward my PP. I know PP requires night and unusual attitude / basic instrument. My question is what specifically should I make sure the S_SLA is equipped with in order to do ALL ...

Cub, saw that on Dan Johnson's site over the weekend. Definitely something I'd consider. My plan is to go LSA, but with an A/C that I can also use to complete my private training at a later date. Not interested in blazing speed at this point, more on entry cost and operating cost. Will likely sell a...

am looking for a aircraft with a high useful load because I am a big guy (or as I like to call it, Chicago sized ) .... I'm looking at 450 lbs ( 550 for me!) for pilot and passenger + fuel. I can do both easily in the bushcaddy and the highlander as long as the W & B works out. I hear ya! betwe...

too cool

I guess that depends on your definition of CC.

by FAA it could be a pretty short ride to be classified as CC.

My definition of CC is from KY to TX. Big difference!!!


nice loking A/C though/ I'm looking forward to others' responses.