You are correct, but starting the training is to the rule..the CFI says that
the rule says that private pilot training can be counted as sport Pilot
time, other than the solo's and check ride that will be required to be in
sport class aircraft. Guess I will just enjoy flying the heavier class until
I get to that point..because after I get the sport pilot I won't get to fly
them! But if you know of anyone in TN that wants to get started have them
drop me a line and I will give them the info.
They get alot of interest in it they may go ahead and buy a sport class
of plane. I know they are looking now for one . but of course they are
trying to see how much interest they will get, probably to justify the cost
of a new one or old one. Don't blame them there!
As for the befuddling, it was just crazy half the CFI's say one thing
the other half another. The one half are right! HAHA
"Todd Pattist" wrote in message
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"W P Dixon" wrote:

Yes it is pilot training but I can not get the medical for the private
pilot
so I know I am going for my sport pilot and so does my CFI. So we are
clear
on our goals.

OK, I was just interested.

Just wanted to get it out there that some CFI's are not
befuddled by the new sport pilot rule

Well..... I think they have the right to be a bit befuddled
as all the "rules" haven't been released yet.

and are training for the sport pilot rating...

As a practical matter, they can teach you to fly, and your
training should all count towards the SP rating, but from a
nitpicking point of view, they can't really be "training for
the sport pilot rating" as the Practical Test Standards"
have not yet been released, so technically they don't really
know what standards to teach you to. I have no doubt though
that 1) they'll teach to private pilot standards, and 2) the
SP standards will be no higher than the private standards.

of course we are waiting for the written test to come out.

and the PTS, and the designated examiners need to get
trained, and the forms written, etc. Isn't paperwork and
red tape fun!

Butthere is no reason not to get started on some flight hours!

Agreed!

Oh and actually
the plane and I were the same age!

My plane is older than I am.


Todd Pattist
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