"Cub Driver" wrote in message
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I've had email correspondence with a veteran lightplane pilot (and
CFI) who for some years has been flying with a Special Issuance
medical, which got ever more complicated and ever more expensive. So
when his most recent medical expired, he made the decision to fly
henceforth under Sport Pilot privileges.

He checked with AOPA, EAA, and FAA; each, he says, agreed with his
assessment of the situation and reminded him of his responsibilities.
EAA even insured his J-3 (not quite the same as obtaining renters'
insurance, it's true). He even plans to start instructing again!

http://p196.ezboard.com/fwarbirdsfor...picID=97.topic



-- all the best, Dan Ford


This warms my heart. I want to thank all the good folks in the EAA, AOPA,
FAA and elsewhere that enacted the Sport Pilot medical rules. I've jumped
through hoops for the last 5 years getting a Special Issuance, and sometimes
after all the hoops were jumped, my medical was only good for 6 months.
Then I had to start jumping all over again.

I'm now back on a standard 3rd class medical (no special issuance), but as I
age I"ll bet that I'd be forced back into the jumping contest if it were not
for the Sport Pilot Rules. You folk are awesome! Congrats to "Chuckshaw".

J. Severyn
KLVK