Richard Riley wrote:

On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:41:35 -0600, Mark Smith
wrote:


:You can't train in experimental homebuilt, you knew this I'm sure

Sure you can. Go read the link, that's why I included it. You can't
give students their primary training in one, you have to be a CFI, you
have to be a member of EAA. You want to give students a multi engine
or seaplane rating? Not a problem. You want to transition them into
something like a Quicksilver, that flies much more on rudder than
ailerons? Not a problem.

Read this one:
http://www.avweb.com/news/homeblts/182021-1.html

Of course, if you're NOT a CFI and you want to train ab-initio
students, then sadly in 5 years you won't be able to.

Me, I think that's a small price to pay for 1) keeping the original
103 structure and 2) getting a whole new class of aircraft with
achievable certification requirements and 3) getting a new class of
pilot's privileges that you can self certify medicals for.

For the most part, private pilots think they already know how to fly
ultralights.

And for the most part, they have proven themselves wrong for over twenty
years.

A PPL isn't Gods gift to the world of flying, it is more paperwork than
flying. that's why they are called pilots not flyers !

And most of the folks who show up at my field to learn to fly uls don't
have a PPL so basic training is out. And you DID know that ! At least
from your rant it seems like you say that somehwre. With all the hoopla
you confused the issue from me using my plane to teach folks to fly.

I could continue to give thousands to an Org that screwed me, but i
choose to NOT do that. I could continue as a BFI for some few years. I
Choose to not do that.

I've taught my share of students as I felt I owed the sport the safety
afforded by having training available. the FnAA has seen fit to
dismantle this time tested and proven system overnight.

I really don't even refer to flying uls as a sport anymore due to the
use of the word sport. Just as Osh Kosh will always be called Osh Kosh
to me, and never aer venture, ever. Course i quit going there many years
ago after getting sick on the food, prices, lack of showers, etc.

I don't want to be a CFI, even if they drove to my house and gave me the
cert. I've seen how their system works, or doesn't as the case may be,
and don't want to be any part of it.



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Mark Smith
Tri-State Kite Sales
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Mt Vernon, IN 47620
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