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lucky lindy wrote:

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I guess it's okay for people flying for fun, particularly if they
cannot
pass
a medical.


Exactly! That's what I'd be doing too, if I could afford it. Isn't
that
the whole idea of the Sport Pilot certificate. Why else would someone
with
a PPL want to restrict himself with a LSA? The good old days when
almost
any airport had a couple of stick-and-rudder tail draggers around for
rental
are long gone. Recreation flying has become out of reach for many.
But
what the hell, I can't afford a Beemer, either. grin

How would a private pilot be restricted by flying a LSA?


Jim Pennino

A private pilot without a medical or the hopes of ever having another one
would be restricted to the Sport Pilot limits in a LSA. But that is all
moot anyhow if he can't afford the LSA.

And those limits would be?

Keep in mind if you have a private, you already have all the Sport Pilot
optional training.


--
Jim Pennino

Jim,
See my reply to Mxsmanic. The limits are explained in Part 61
concerning using a drivers license for a medical. If you have a private
pilot certificate AND a current medical certificate then there are no
restrictions on you for flying a LSA with the same ratings covered by the
ratings on your private pilot certificate. (Mine are Single Engine Land) If
you have no current medical certificate and are using your drivers license
then you are restricted to the same limits as a Sport Pilot while flying a
LSA.

Almost correct; you are restricted to the same limits as a sport pilot who
has all the additional optional training.

The net result if you do not have a current medical:

You can not fly at night, above 10,000 feet, tow, fly IFR, or fly outside of
the USA.




--
Jim Pennino

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