Instuctor interview

[Atrosa]

I called and spoke with a CFI to ask about sport pilot training. He really wasn't keen on the LSA idea. He said maybe if a sport pilot got 5 years under there belt they would be a competent pilot. I mentioned that i would provide the aircraft and pay for the CFI to get transition training. I mentioned that the ac im looking at had a BRS and he went on to say he doesn't like those and a true pilot should fly it to the ground. We really didnt hit it off which is a bummer becuase that flight school is so close to my house.

I guess this is why we call and talk to the CFI before we sign up. I think my new plan is to drive 30 minutes to another airport that teaches Sport Pilots. They even have a kappa kp-5 for rental for 120 wet. So perhaps it is better to gain some skills in something more training oriented then once I gain these skills buy a plane.

[Warmi]

Yeah, I tend to see this attitude with older Pilots/CFIs - unless you are flying a GA plane that they know and recognize , you are not a real pilot or whatever else they consider to be "real" ... BRS systems are for "pussies" etc ..etc ..
It sucks , but I guess the only option is to ignore them and look for people who care about flying and not about some kind of imaginary caste system withing the flying community.

[JJay]

No idea about the area you're in but from my viewpoint a 30 minute drive is very close! Seems like the right thing to do.

[TimTaylor]

I don't think being an older pilot has anything to do with it. If someone has never flown an LSA and never been involved with Sport Pilot, they just don't get it.

A new student is a new student whether going for Sport Pilot or Private Pilot. I don't think it should or would take any longer to learn to fly an LSA than a standard certificated airplane.

I suggest you get a few hours with a good CFI in an LSA just to make sure flying is something you really want to pursue and you are suited for it (some are not). Once you do that, if you have the funds and inclination to become an aircraft owner, go for it. Learning in your own plane can have some advantages.

[Warmi]

No idea about the area you're in but from my viewpoint a 30 minute drive is very close! Seems like the right thing to do.

Indeed , 30 minutes is nothing. That’s how far I drive to get to my airport where I keep my plane

When I was learing to fly in Remos , before I bought my own plane , I drove about 45 minutes to an hour each way to KARR..

[TimTaylor]

I drive an hour to and from the airport where I rent a SkyCatcher. It's not a problem.

[Sling 2 Pilot]

Run, don’t walk, away from that so called CFI. Is he kidding with that 5 year crap?

[drseti]

I don't think being an older pilot has anything to do with it.

I concur. I am one of the oldest pilots on this site, a CP CFI CFII DPE with tons of experience in high-performance aircraft, and possibly the staunchest supporter of LSA/SP on the forum.

[Wm.Ince]

I don't think being an older pilot has anything to do with it.

I concur. I am one of the oldest pilots on this site, a CP CFI CFII DPE with tons of experience in high-performance aircraft, and possibly the staunchest supporter of LSA/SP on the forum.

Paul,

In all seriousness, I cannot think of anyone who is a better advocate for general aviation and light sport flying.
You are a valuable resource to this community.
Thank you for everything you do towards that effort.

[TimTaylor]

Is seems some people think you have to be for one and against the other, and can't embrace both. That's just not correct. Flying a fixed wing, powered aircraft is basically the same regardless of the certificate in your pocket. At least for daytime VFR flight, it makes little difference if you're a Private Pilot or Sport Pilot. There is no reason to think a new Private Pilot with 45 hours would be more skilled than a Sport Pilot with 45 hours.

[Atrosa]

No idea about the area you're in but from my viewpoint a 30 minute drive is very close! Seems like the right thing to do.

15 minutes from kmmk. 30 minutes from ksnc .

[Jim Hardin]

That CFI is defiantly a snob slob

LSA's or even Ultralights should be welcomed by ALL pilots and airports! We are all pilots regardless of our Gross Weight!

[TimTaylor]

I don't think KATL should allow ultralights.

[drseti]

I don't think KATL should allow ultralights.

Not even if they're ADS-B Out compliant?

[TimTaylor]

I don't think KATL should allow ultralights.

Not even if they're ADS-B Out compliant?

Not even.