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Try again, this time telling us how the sport pilot restrictions would
realistically effect you versus private pilot.

I just listed them, and they would all affect me.

Or do you concider anything short of ATP too restrictive to be a reason
not to really fly?

I consider being limited to tiny tin cans to be very restrictive.

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Try again, this time telling us how the sport pilot restrictions would
realistically effect you versus private pilot.

I just listed them, and they would all affect me.

Most of the "restrictions" you listed don't exist as a difference
between sport pilot and private pilot.

So once again you are just babbling.


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Jim Pennino

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Most of the "restrictions" you listed don't exist as a difference
between sport pilot and private pilot.

So once again you are just babbling.

FAR 61.315

What are the privileges and limits of my sport pilot certificate?

(a) If you hold a sport pilot certificate you may act as pilot in command of a
light-sport aircraft, except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section.

(b) You may share the operating expenses of a flight with a passenger,
provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenses, or aircraft
rental fees. You must pay at least half the operating expenses of the flight.

(c) You may not act as pilot in command of a light-sport aircraft:

(1) That is carrying a passenger or property for compensation or hire.
(2) For compensation or hire.
(3) In furtherance of a business.
(4) While carrying more than one passenger.
(5) At night.
(6) In Class A airspace.
(7) In Class B, C, and D airspace, at an airport located in Class B, C,
or D airspace, and to, from, through, or at an airport having an
operational control tower unless you have met the requirements
specified in §61.325.
(8) Outside the United States, unless you have prior authorization
from the country in which you seek to operate. Your sport pilot
certificate carries the limit "Holder does not meet ICAO requirements."
(9) To demonstrate the aircraft in flight to a prospective buyer
if you are an aircraft salesperson.
(10) In a passenger-carrying airlift sponsored by a charitable organization.
(11) At an altitude of more than 10,000 feet MSL or 2,000 feet AGL, whichever
is higher.
(12) When the flight or surface visibility is less than 3 statute miles.
(13) Without visual reference to the surface.
(14) If the aircraft has:
(i) Has a VH greater than 87 knots CAS, unless you have met the
requirements of Sec. 61.327(b).
(ii) Has a VH less than or equal to 87 knots CAS, unless you have
met the requirements of Sec. 61.327(a) or have logged flight
time as pilot in command of an airplane with a VH less than
or equal to 87 knots CAS before April 2, 2010.]
(15) Contrary to any operating limitation placed on the airworthiness
certificate of the aircraft being flown.
(16) Contrary to any limit on your pilot certificate or airman medical
certificate, or any other limit or endorsement from an authorized
instructor.
(17) Contrary to any restriction or limitation on your U.S. driver's
license or any restriction or limitation imposed by judicial or
administrative order when using your driver's license to satisfy
a requirement of this part.
(18) While towing any object.
(19) As a pilot flight crewmember on any aircraft for which more than
one pilot is required by the type certificate of the aircraft or
the regulations under which the flight is conducted.

As you can see, the list of restrictions is quite long.

Mxsmanic wrote:
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Most of the "restrictions" you listed don't exist as a difference
between sport pilot and private pilot.

So once again you are just babbling.

FAR 61.315

What are the privileges and limits of my sport pilot certificate?

As you can see, the list of restrictions is quite long.

You have glossed over two things:

1) What restrictions would effect YOU? Do you really want to tow banners?

2) You have overlooked several paragraphs, in particular 61.325 and 61.3271.

You are arm waving.


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Jim Pennino

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You have glossed over two things:

1) What restrictions would effect YOU? Do you really want to tow banners?

I've already listed the things that would affect me. I might want to fly
higher than 10,000 feet. I definitely would want to be able to fly at night. I
might want more than one passenger with me. I'd want an instrument rating. And
so on.

The Sport Pilot certificate is almost worthless. It would make more sense to
do away with the many excesses in medical requirements, so that people
wouldn't have to resort to a Sport Pilot certificate just because they cannot
pass a medical.

2) You have overlooked several paragraphs, in particular 61.325 and 61.3271.

I haven't overlooked them (I assume you mean 61.327, not 61.3271, which
doesn't exist), but they are irrelevant, since the other restrictions of the
certificate already render it useless to me.

Mxsmanic wrote:
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You have glossed over two things:

1) What restrictions would effect YOU? Do you really want to tow banners?

I've already listed the things that would affect me. I might want to fly
higher than 10,000 feet. I definitely would want to be able to fly at night. I
might want more than one passenger with me. I'd want an instrument rating. And
so on.

So the only real flying that you would ever concider bothering with would
be jets at flight levels?

The Sport Pilot certificate is almost worthless. It would make more sense to
do away with the many excesses in medical requirements, so that people
wouldn't have to resort to a Sport Pilot certificate just because they cannot

Since most GA flights are two or less people, under 8,500 feet, and day VFR,
you are just babbling.



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So the only real flying that you would ever concider bothering with would
be jets at flight levels?

No, I like most types of aircraft other than aerobatic aircraft and military
fighter planes. I like sedate, precise, safe flying, with accurate
navigation, and with proper use of instruments.

Since most GA flights are two or less people, under 8,500 feet, and day VFR,
you are just babbling.

Only if you can't afford anything better.