Question about the Sport Pilot designation

I'm 57 and have been flying for only two years. The sport pilot
definition was just about a perfect fit for my intended use: flying
for fun and just lookin' around. An occasional cross country. I've
got very little interest in big airports. A little plane is fine with
me.

Well, at the time I started my training, the sport pilot stuff was
under discussion, but not implemented. I didn't want to wait for the
beurocrats to work things out, so I went ahead and got my private pilot
certificate.

Now, 240 hours later, and an owner/builder of a Savannah (similar to
Zenith CH701) I'm glad I didn't wait. It's too much fun flying. But
if I were starting today, I would probably go sport pilot if training
was available in my area. (it still isn't)

tom