Sport Pilot Talk

I am looking for a pilot with LSA in Baton Rouge, La. or Mtn. View, AR area who would take me up in exchange for expenses, fuel costs.

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Unfortunately, Charles, FAA rules prohibit the use of LSAs for hire, or in commercial operations, with the exception of flight instruction or glider towing. They do allow an owner/pilot to share expenses with a passenger on a po-rata basis. Your options would be to approach a flight school and receive instruction, or to locate a renter or owner in your area who is flying anyway, near where you want to go, and would like a passenger to share costs.
Good luck to you.

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SportPilot wrote:You can probably find someone who would take you for free.

Most on this site, I reckon!

I mean that I will SHARE expenses, not pay for flight. Please let me know of a person to contact who may be willing to take me up.
CM

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And your closest option for that would probably be Gulf Coast Aviation: http://www.neworleansairplanes.com/

drseti wrote:And your closest option for that would probably be Gulf Coast Aviation: http://www.neworleansairplanes.com/

Although their website no longer lists the LSA they used to have. Does anyone know if they still operate one?

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You might try Sportair out of North Little Rock which looks to be a couple hours away from Mountain View. They are distributors for several LSAs and may be willing to do a demo flight. Might charge a small fee if you're not interested in buying.

I found a sport pilot here in Baton Rouge who has an Allegro and is willing to take me up.