How many non flying pilots

Currently waiting on special issuance and when that expires will probably go
sport pilot because of the "Red Tape" of the PPL. I just want to fly!
John

How many non flying pilots interested in Sport Pilot?
Has anyone taken a poll and gathered numbers on people interested in Sport
Pilot now that it is official?


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Gilan,
I start my sport pilot training this weekend. I can't wait! It's tough to
find instructors right now, most are very confused as to the new rule. But
one in this area has taken the time to actually clear it up with the FAA and
is offering the initial training. The written test is not done yet but is
expected by November. But hey get those flight hours in if you want too!
"Gilan" wrote in message
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How many non flying pilots interested in Sport Pilot?
Has anyone taken a poll and gathered numbers on people interested in Sport
Pilot now that it is official?


Have a good day and stay out of the trees!
See ya on Sport Aircraft group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sport_Aircraft/

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W P Dixon wrote:

Gilan,
I start my sport pilot training this weekend.

My wife is eight hours into her PPL training. Is "sport pilot" a good
interim target?

- Andrew

Personally I think so, with 15 hours of flight instructor flying and then 5
hours of solo time you can get the sport license. Then you just need to add
time with an instructor to get the PPL. You can train in the same planes
that you will get your PPL in (single engine), but to do your sign off
flight and solos it has to be in a sport class plane. So to me it is a good
way to be able to fly the sport planes while you continue to work on the
PPL. So not only are you getting to have fun flying earlier but you also are
getting alot more flying time in as experience, and I have no doubt this
will make anyone a better PPL when they do finish up with that.
"Andrew Gideon" wrote in message
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W P Dixon wrote:

Gilan,
I start my sport pilot training this weekend.

My wife is eight hours into her PPL training. Is "sport pilot" a good
interim target?

- Andrew

"Andrew Gideon" wrote in message
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W P Dixon wrote:

Gilan,
I start my sport pilot training this weekend.

My wife is eight hours into her PPL training. Is "sport pilot" a good
interim target?

Would she have a qualifying Sport Aircraft available to fly? Today, there
are not many of these planes on rental lines. Remember, the "Cezzna" 152 is too
heavy. If you don't have anything qualifying for her to fly, what good would
the license be?

Vaughn

Vaughn wrote:


Would she have a qualifying Sport Aircraft available to fly? Today,
there
are not many of these planes on rental lines. Remember, the "Cezzna" 152
is too
heavy. If you don't have anything qualifying for her to fly, what good
would the license be?

That's a good point, as I think that the answer (at least today) would be
"no".

- Andrew

Well I beg to differ, since alot of trained pilots are no longer eligible to
fly per the FAA due to medical reasons...I hope the SP rule will end up
helping them as well should they chose to fly again.
No I may not be a pilot but I bet you I have made as many planes able to
fly as you have flown in the last 25 years. It's time all of aviation stands
together for the good of aviation and stop the "country club " attitude
towards flying. Remember there are alot of pilots that are not even born
yet...it takes more than official training , it takes the heart and the
freedom of spirit to fly.
Not even to mention I know alot of pilots of the Navy and Marine Corps
that would tell you, you are not a pilot unless you can land on a carrier
with no moon at night 600 miles out at sea in a storm......I am sure the Air
Force has "what" they would call a pilot as well.
Myself I am just happier than a bug in a rug that this new rule will
give someone like me that can not get a medical the chance to finally fly my
own plane. After 25 years building other peoples and fixing others I think I
am due !
"steve" wrote in message
...
non flying pilots? no such thing....anyone who hasnt gone thru the rigors
of
pilot training hasnt earned the right to be called a pilot. a better
choice
of words would be non flying aviation enthusiast
"Gilan" wrote in message
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How many non flying pilots interested in Sport Pilot?
Has anyone taken a poll and gathered numbers on people interested in
Sport
Pilot now that it is official?


Have a good day and stay out of the trees!
See ya on Sport Aircraft group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sport_Aircraft/

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"W P Dixon" wrote in message
...
Well I beg to differ, since alot of trained pilots are no longer eligible
to
fly per the FAA due to medical reasons...I hope the SP rule will end up
helping them as well should they chose to fly again.

WP, be careful how you "read the regs"... if you were "denied" an FAA
Medical, you do not automatically qualify for Sport Pilot... i.e, you
applied for a 1st, 2nd or 3rd class medical and was denied by FAAOKC or any
designated Aviation Medical Examiner who sent the paper work to OKC.

If you allowed a medical to expire, and did not apply for renewal, because
you knew you could not pass a medical, then you may be entitled to exercise
the sport pilot option with a "light sport aircraft".

There is a paragraph in the Sport Pilot regulations that states that those
that have been denied a medical do not qualify. The "key" is, "does the FAA
have a denied medical application on file".

Hope it all works out so you can fly..

BT

Another question, how many qualified sport pilot planes are tricycle gear? Looks like many are tail draggers. Will sport
pilots be better at landing?

"Gilan" wrote in message ink.net...
How many non flying pilots interested in Sport Pilot?
Has anyone taken a poll and gathered numbers on people interested in Sport
Pilot now that it is official?


Have a good day and stay out of the trees!
See ya on Sport Aircraft group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sport_Aircraft/

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Florida Flying Gators Fly-in
http://www.mitchellwing.com/flying_g...annual_fly.htm