On 8 Sep 2004 05:59:08 -0700, (Captain Wubba)
wrote:

Actually, the Sport Pilot has more privileges in many ways...unlimited
cross country flight (with one-time logbook endorsement), able to talk
to ATC (with endorsement). Still plenty of mischief to be had. And the
20 hours FAA minimum sems awfully low to me, as a CFI.

That's not more privileges but the same privileges, sasme
requirements. I got the XC sign-off (three stop & go's at
Moultonborough NH) before getting my Recreational cert, and I have the
ATC endorsement as of Monday.

I am now legal to fly to LAX by way of BOS, JFK, DCA, ORD, and DIA. My
wife paled visibly when she heard. (I would have to check out in that
heavy-metal 172 first, however, since the Cub has no transponder.)

It all makes perfectly good sense to me. The Sport Pilot can't fly the
172, and I as a Recreational Pilot can't fly a 210. It's like having
distinct licenses for bicycles, motor scooters, and automobiles.


all the best -- Dan Ford
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