I never have understood the recreational pilot's license. It
takes pretty much the same amount of time, and still requires the PTS,
checkride, and medical. It has glaring shortcomings in utility, however,
with only one passenger, and 50 miles from base. The proposed sport
license makes more sense, since there's no medical required. If you go
through the trouble of a rec license, though, might as well do a few
cross-countries with a VOR and get the PPL.

FWIW
-Cory


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