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by Joe T
Fri Nov 22, 2019 4:38 pm
Forum: The new Sport Pilot rule makes flying affordable!
Topic: The new Sport Pilot Rule Changes
Replies: 60
Views: 126874

Re: The new Sport Pilot Rule Changes

Warmi wrote:By the same token if they allow Sport Pilots to fly C172s or c152s , that will kill the current market or at least push prices significantly down.

Yes, that is my point.

Regards,
Joe T.
by Joe T
Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: The new Sport Pilot rule makes flying affordable!
Topic: The new Sport Pilot Rule Changes
Replies: 60
Views: 126874

Re: The new Sport Pilot Rule Changes

For example, the definition of what qualifies as LSA could increase the gross weight and stall speeds such that a Cessna 150 would meet the new LSA definition. In that case, a Sport Pilot could fly a Cessna 150. Again, why worry about what may or may not ever happen? Until something changes, nothin...
by Joe T
Fri Nov 01, 2019 2:57 pm
Forum: The new Sport Pilot rule makes flying affordable!
Topic: The new Sport Pilot Rule Changes
Replies: 60
Views: 126874

Re: The new Sport Pilot Rule Changes

All, I have been following the 'rumored' LSA changes for quite a while. I am sure major rule changes are on the way for the certification of an LSA, but who knows? :?: What I have really wondered is how any change in the LSA rules will affect the Sport Pilot License. As I understand it, they are two...
by Joe T
Fri Nov 01, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello From Wichita!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 5514

Hello From Wichita!!!

I just found this site. I am Joe T. I am working on my Sport Pilot License. I am a retired engineer. I started my career at General Dynamics/Ft. Worth in 1981. Then, went to Lockheed Skunk Works (Burbank CA) in 1985. Next was BAE Systems in 1998 - Ontario, California to run their engineering group a...