On Nov 20, 6:53 am, Andy wrote:
On Nov 19, 3:04 pm, Helen wrote:


Andy,
Helen's comments need a little clarification. With only a glider
rating one would be able to fly a LSA AIRPLANE (note not aircraft) as
if one had a student certificate. There would still be the need for
instruction/solo and check ride. I am not sure - this comes from my
expert source an instructor - if there is a written. If one has any
rating in AIRPLANES then one does not need a checkride just instructor
sign off to fly the ship or what ever the insurance requires. One
does not need a FAA physical as long as they have a current state
issued drivers license. Now here is the kicker. If you have had your
FAA physical denied or revoked for any reason you can not fly LSA
class but if you have let it laps without the revocation or denial and
can certify lyour health ike you do for a glider then have fun. The
LSA limitations are - briefly- max weight 1320 lbs, daylight only, max
two passenger, max speed 120 kts., max altitude 10,000' (yes there is
a LSA glider rating but the 10,000' limitation is still there.)
Tom
Idaho




Nice piece on WBAL:

http://www.wbaltv.com/video/14641367/index.html

Adding on sport airplane privileges is a snap for rated glider pilots.
No formal FAA written or FAA checkride required.

Yes that's a good presention. thanks for sharing it. I have not
closely followed the regs for sport pilots as I already have most of
the aiplane ratings I want. Can you please tell me what reg allows
private rated glider pilots get a sport airplane rating without a
check ride?

Andy