Sport Aviation Airplane

Gig 601XL Builder wrote:
"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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Some SLAs are but the OP wasn't talking about those and nothing that is 750
lbs empty and 1300 lbs full can be an ultralight.

The OP was clearly confused about the difference between Sport Pilot
eligable aircraft and the SLA catagory. The SLA's are basically
ultralights.

-Robert

Bob Moore wrote:
Newps wrote

Also, I have a private with an expired medical. Do I need to do any
paperwork or do I need to take any certification flights to fly under
Sport Aviation?

No, you're good to go.


How about a Flight Review.....61.56.



Only if it's expired, he didn't say it was.

What about the arispeed limitation of Sport category aircraft? I
thought they had to be certified with a cruise speed less than
120knots.


Robert M. Gary wrote:
Danny Dot wrote:
If I buy an older plane that qualifies for Sport Aviation (e.g. less than
1300 lbs), but was certified "Utility", do I need any paper work to fly it
under Sport.

The plane will continue to be a "Utility" category aircraft but
qualifies to be flown by a "Sport" pilot. This is different than the
new "Sport" category of aircraft which are basically Ultralights.

-Robert

On 5 Dec 2006 15:46:13 -0800, "Robert M. Gary" wrote:


Gig 601XL Builder wrote:
"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
ups.com...

Some SLAs are but the OP wasn't talking about those and nothing that is 750
lbs empty and 1300 lbs full can be an ultralight.

The OP was clearly confused about the difference between Sport Pilot
eligable aircraft and the SLA catagory. The SLA's are basically
ultralights.

Don't think I'd consider THIS an ultralight, yet it's an SLSA:

http://www.legend.aero/

Powered by a brand-new O-200, yet.

Ron Wanttaja

On 5 Dec 2006 20:55:13 -0800, "Andrew Sarangan" wrote:

Robert M. Gary wrote:
Danny Dot wrote:
If I buy an older plane that qualifies for Sport Aviation (e.g. less than
1300 lbs), but was certified "Utility", do I need any paper work to fly it
under Sport.

The plane will continue to be a "Utility" category aircraft but
qualifies to be flown by a "Sport" pilot. This is different than the
new "Sport" category of aircraft which are basically Ultralights.

What about the airspeed limitation of Sport category aircraft? I
thought they had to be certified with a cruise speed less than
120knots.

No. Maximum level-flight speed of 120 knots. This illustrates the basic
requirements to qualify under the Light Sport definition:

http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/sportpilot.jpg

As another poster said, certification category is irrelevant, as long as it
meets the definition.

For a partial list of qualifying aircraft, see:

http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/aircraft.html

Ron Wanttaja

"T o d d P a t t i s t" wrote in message
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"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATcox.net wrote:

I guess the sarcasm didn't show quite enough in my response to who ever
said, "This is different than the
new "Sport" category of aircraft which are basically Ultralights." I was
implying that he was wrong in calling the SLA aircraft Ultralights. That's
why I put the empty and full weights in the post.

I knew you were implying he was wrong, and I knew you knew
why he was wrong, I just wasn't sure if others would know
why, so I added the max weight for Part 103 to your list of
the min/max for SLAs.


I could tell that you knew that he was implying that he was wrong. And I
realized that you knew that he knew why he was wrong. What I wasn't sure of
is whether you knew that others would also know. Not necessarily all or even
most others. But others none-the-less.

-------------------------------
Travis
Lake N3094P
PWK

("Gig 601XL Builder" wrote)
...and 1300 lbs full can be an ultralight.


You might want those extra 20 lbs. for flights around the holiday season.


Montblack

("Ron Wanttaja" wrote)
No. Maximum level-flight speed of 120 knots.


"A maximum airspeed in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH) of
not more than 120 knots CAS under standard atmospheric conditions at sea
level."

As the 51% builder, do you set what you want your powerplant's (VH) to be?

"...unrestricted periods of use."
"Hmm, UNRESTRICTED PERIODS and CONTINUOUS (@ sea level) this old engine
won't hold up unless you back 'er off a bit."
"A wee bit more..."
"I don't think she can take much more of this, Captain."

(VH) Sound like Cruise Speed to me. Where am I wrong?
"Birth" ...is not an answer option!

I found this:
http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:EuHLdc_sUL0J:avstop.com/definitions.html+%22maximum+continuous+power%22+%2 B+faa&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=32&client=firefox-a
"Rated maximum continuous power," with respect to reciprocating,
turbopropeller, and turboshaft engines, means the approved brake horsepower
that is developed statically or in flight, in standard atmosphere at a
specified altitude, within the engine operating limitations established
under
Part 33, and approved for unrestricted periods of use.

Hey, this one isn't listed! :-)
http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/sportpilot.jpg
"A nonpressurized cabin, if equipped with a cabin."


Montblack

"Newps" wrote in message
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Bob Moore wrote:
Newps wrote

Also, I have a private with an expired medical.
^^^^^^^^

How about a Flight Review.....61.56.

Only if it's expired, he didn't say it was.

????

On Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:10:10 -0600, "Montblack"
wrote:

Hey, this one isn't listed! :-)
http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/sportpilot.jpg
"A nonpressurized cabin, if equipped with a cabin."

A Fly Baby doesn't have an outhouse, much less a cabin... :-)

Ron "And No Weather Station On Top, Either" Wanttaja