Sport Pilot Talk

It is never too late! I got my private in 1967 and flew cherokees for almost 300 hours. Then, babies and mortgages put a 40 year hold on my flying. Last year, 2007, at age 68 I found an instructor and went through practically the whole private pilot training program. The wife and I are now having a ...

You may want to also try the AOPA insurance agency; www.aopaia.com.

You have a very interesting survey. I would like to see the results of your survey posted here, and, get an update on what you plan to do with the information. We all can learn from each other.

TV news said they have positively identified the plane. Engine was 300 feet from the rest of the plane, must have been one heck of an impact. But, they have not found any body and are still looking for remains. Did he do a 'Cooper' and bail out of the plane?

Fox News is still on the story - for the latest: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,431605,00.html

Beautiful country. Those hills look pretty rugged. How high are they?

Could the plane be in the lake? Underwater? If so, that is why they have not been able to find it to date.

www.kitfoxaircraft.com, in Homedale, Idaho, puts out a Kitfox Super Sport that is a homebuilt LSA. They do have optional landing gear that increases the maximum takeoff weight from 1,320 to 1,550 pounds. It also has 9 cubic feet of luggage space with a weight limit of 150 pounds. It is a high wing a...

ewww. I hope that part is not true. But, it does answer the question "Does the bear s___ in the woods?"

Any mention of the plane, or, did the bear eat it too?

Fox News Report at http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,431307,00.html

Before buying a bunch of stuff, I would suggest you talk with your flight school and CFI first, and then, get stuff as you need it. They will be able to give you good advice on what you need and when you need it. Good luck and have fun getting your PPL!

Life is a test, therefore avoid looking foolish and fear uncertainty, avoid new experiences and narrow your repertoire. That is a fixed mindset. Life is a journey of learning, therefore embrace uncertainty, seek new experiences and broaden your repertoire. That is a growth mindset. I, for one, belie...

Congratulations! A moment you will always remember and cherish. Now, go do it again! Have Fun!

This is the innovation that LSA was supposed to bring to aviation. At AirVenture it will certainly cause a lot of talk and help raise the bar.

Congratulations! The fun has just begun!