Sport Pilot Talk

My dad has an A model 40hp taylorcraft that at one time had an Everoll <SP> 1 blade prop on it. They were going to try to set an altitude record with it. The big problem was it had a wood blade and any changes in moisture required re-balancing. Tom

Again, the BRS systems are a tool, not a crutch. Some people are starting to think of them as a crutch, in order to promote somewhat riskier flying. But don't go telling EVERYONE that what you think of a required safety feature should be for everyone. I've flown a couple LSA's that had a lockable B...

I doubt this will ever change. The FAA will not make a wide sweeping new regulation saying someone is OK to self certify when they have already said they are not OK to pass a medical. The FAA did leave a little bit of an out by allowing you to get a special issuance medical. After that you can let i...

61.93 (e) (12) Control and maneuvering solely by reference to flight instruments, including straight and level flight, turns, descents, climbs, use of radio aids, and ATC directives. For student pilots seeking a sport pilot certificate, the provisions of this paragraph only apply when receiving trai...

From CFR 61.9312) Control and maneuvering solely by reference to flight instruments, including straight and level flight, turns, descents, climbs, use of radio aids, and ATC directives. For student pilots seeking a sport pilot certificate, the provisions of this paragraph only apply when receiving t...

Are J-3 Cubs or Aeronca Champs able to be spun? Yes, but I'd have some misgivings about spinning a 70 year old airplane. But you would do it in a 35 year old 150? Finding spin training for a CFI right now is a little tough. There is an AD on the 150-152's prohibiting spins until a certain kit is in...

Spin training is required for airplane and gliders for a SP-CFI My granddad's a retired air force pilot. Before you go any farther: be sure to thank him for his service! I want him to train me for a sport pilot certificate, but some of the requirements are unclear to me. The basic requirement is: he...

Tim, I know Florida is a big state where do yo live? It's not as gig of a PIA as you might think. You have to fill out an application for a student pilot certificate. You do this online with IACRA, or on a paper form. You go see a DPE or the local FSDO to complete the process. The DPE I use is about...

The problem is not with insurance for the CFI he can be adde to the FBO policy, but the FBO has to bill for the instruction time. As the owner of an airplane covered under a commercial policy you rent to some one else for a commercial operation (flight instruction) your insurance for the airplane is...

Call who ever you are going to use to get the certificate and tell them you are having trouble figuring it out. Most will help you when you come to get the certificate. They will need to see you in person anyway. You could also call the IACRA help line to ask your question. Tom

The DPE may want you to use IACRA, which is the FAA's electronic application system. Actually, I just heard from a fellow CFI that the FAA is now mandating use of IACRA (at least in some districts). So, it may no longer be the DPE's option. Some are, but I renewed my CFI in February with the FAA in...

As the owner of an FBO who does flight instruction and aircraft rental I would like to add a few things. I do all of my instruction myself right now, but when I did have some one working for me I paid just a little over 1/2 of what I took in. In Illinois wether they are a sub contractor or an employ...

It was under 61.415 "What are the limits of a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating." You as a pilot would be a commercial pilot operating under sport pilot privileges and limitations. You would still be a sub part "H" flight instructor able to give instruction ...

You can get a student pilot certificate from a FAA Flight Standards District Office or a Designated Pilot Examiner. Figure out where you want to go to get it. The FAA will not charge anything, but the DPE may charge a fee. After you decide where you are going to go, ask what method they would like y...

The 5 hour requirement was only for a sport instructor. Tom