As I recall, if you've lost your medical, sport pilot is closed to you until
you get your medical reinstated. Being 72 myself, and unless a four-place is
vital to your enjoyment, I'd keep my focus on buying a sport pilot qualified
plane and go sport pilot all the way without risking being disqualified for
both. Good luck either way!
"R.W. Behan" wrote in message
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Thanks for the headsup on medical standards. I checked your link and see
no problems there except perhaps hearing. I do have hearing aids in both
ears: is that a showstopper? (The leftseat.com site wasn't clear on
that.) Thanks.

Dick B.


"abripl" wrote in message
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With your enthusiasm and past experience you should be able to pass
your private training.

The main issue is your health. Is it OK to pass the FAA medical. For
FAA medical standards see http://www.leftseat.com/FAAforms.htm

Also expect to pay about $6K for your training. The average training
flight time is more like 60 hours and not 40.