"Wally Samuelson" wrote in message
et...
I just received the October issue of Popular Mechanics. The cover story
is
about factory built sport planes. You don't need a license.

As usual the article is long on hype and short on specifics. I would love
to have a scale down of a P-51 Wow wouldn't that be a kick

Wally (I've quit posting my age, Lets just say my seniority number is
getting low.)


I have not read the article, but let me correct a few things in your post.

You do need a license. It has less training hours, and a few more
restrictions. Day visual flight rules only, and to go to another towered
airport, you must have a briefing from an instructor.

You do not, however have to have a medical certificate. I if you have a
driver' license, that is enough.

The planes are limited in weight, stall speed, and top speed, and to two
people.

The real kick is that this is so far, just a proposal for a new rule. It
could be five more months until anyone can tell you anything for sure.
--
Jim in NC