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BTDT. Been flying since 1963. Bought a solid '75 Hawk new, hangared
and flew it 1700 HRS TT & gave it up 2 years ago as at 70 & with a SI, I was facing a regulatory superstorm. I had flown only ~6 hrs in my last year, and was looking at medical, annual insp, transponder biennial, and biennial flight check from a new-to-me flight instructor (My favorite was being sent to Iraq) in the next couple of months. It sold in 3 days. It was funny-strange watching someone else fly it away - for the first time. But - I still have a 1941 Piper J4A for rebuilding & sport pilot etc that hasn't flown since 1975. I don't miss the Cessna or that type of flying anymore & reading the incredible fol-de-rol (sp?) of aircraft operation in the AOPA websites, I now realize that maybe I became almost a slave to it. There is life after airplanes. |
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Gig 601Xl Builder wrote:
Mike Adams wrote: Did they ever fix the Catch 22 on the light sport pilot that you can't qualify with a drivers license if you've ever failed a regular flight physical? It not "ever failed." It is "had your last physical revoked or denied." And the answer is no. Yea, I understand the distinction. I was just speaking casually. I guess the other option I have heard of is taking a "trial physical" before really taking one for score, just to see if you have any conditions that might be significant. Mike |
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Ross makes a very good point here that is often misunderstood. LSA pilots
(like glider pilots) self-certify. This is different from "not requiring a medical." The basic premise of the medical exam is to rule out obvious disabilities (or at least defer them to a demonstration of ability) and then frame your sudden risk of incapacitation based on the class of medical. The LSA requires an unrestricted drivers license which provides for the first component (you don't require hand controls or a seeing eye dog) and you are expected to use adult common sense on your known health conditions for the latter. Ross, sorry to hear about selling your airplane. I applaud your judgement and am sure its an insight into your cockpit decision making. We will all join there eventually if not abruptly. Regards Todd "Ross" wrote in message ... As to LSA you still have to self certify (not sure how many will be truthful), and |
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On Jan 27, 7:38*am, "Jay Honeck" wrote:
I try to cherish every flight as if it were my last, cuz you really never know... Ditto here... |
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On Jan 26, 11:48*am, Ross wrote:
Stay safe and enjoy it while you can. I certainly am going to miss looking down on the world from a perspective that not many get the chance to do, except at 35,000 feet. Sorry to hear this Ross... But also think that you did something that not many people did..... Those memories can never be taken away.... |
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nrp wrote:
BTDT. Been flying since 1963. Bought a solid '75 Hawk new, hangared and flew it 1700 HRS TT & gave it up 2 years ago as at 70 & with a SI, I was facing a regulatory superstorm. I had flown only ~6 hrs in my last year, and was looking at medical, annual insp, transponder biennial, and biennial flight check from a new-to-me flight instructor (My favorite was being sent to Iraq) in the next couple of months. It sold in 3 days. It was funny-strange watching someone else fly it away - for the first time. But - I still have a 1941 Piper J4A for rebuilding & sport pilot etc that hasn't flown since 1975. I don't miss the Cessna or that type of flying anymore & reading the incredible fol-de-rol (sp?) of aircraft operation in the AOPA websites, I now realize that maybe I became almost a slave to it. There is life after airplanes. Thanks for that. I know there will be something to do. I just do not want to take up golf again like my wife wants me to do. Maybe restoring a plane or building one, even though I cannot fly will consume me. I spent 3 years assisting on building a Murphy Moose. -- Regards, Ross C-172F 180HP KSWI |
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Todd W. Deckard wrote:
Ross makes a very good point here that is often misunderstood. LSA pilots (like glider pilots) self-certify. This is different from "not requiring a medical." The basic premise of the medical exam is to rule out obvious disabilities (or at least defer them to a demonstration of ability) and then frame your sudden risk of incapacitation based on the class of medical. The LSA requires an unrestricted drivers license which provides for the first component (you don't require hand controls or a seeing eye dog) and you are expected to use adult common sense on your known health conditions for the latter. Ross, sorry to hear about selling your airplane. I applaud your judgement and am sure its an insight into your cockpit decision making. We will all join there eventually if not abruptly. Regards Todd "Ross" wrote in message ... As to LSA you still have to self certify (not sure how many will be truthful), and Thanks. I am just glad I was able to sell it so quickly to a good friend that knew how well it was maintained in the last 12 years. When I sold my 21' boat back in '96 it was the same thing, a good friend bought it with out a hassle because of the care it had. -- Regards, Ross C-172F 180HP KSWI |
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A Lieberma wrote:
On Jan 26, 11:48 am, Ross wrote: Stay safe and enjoy it while you can. I certainly am going to miss looking down on the world from a perspective that not many get the chance to do, except at 35,000 feet. Sorry to hear this Ross... But also think that you did something that not many people did..... Those memories can never be taken away.... Agreed and keep the videos coming. I enjoy "flying" though you. Maybe I should try what MX does....wait, no that's not a good idea. -- Regards, Ross C-172F 180HP KSWI |
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