In rec.aviation.owning Vaughn Simon wrote:

"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in message
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Anybody how many planes the recreational pilot license program added to the US
fleet?

The recreational license has been around for several years now and has had
no discernable effect. The jury is still out on the Sport Pilot license.

That's because the Recreational license has no value other than
slightly reduced training costs.

The Sport Pilot license has training costs reduced further, cheaper
airplanes, both in purchase and operational costs, and no medical.

The initial batch flying Sport Pilot will be the blue hair set that
is still basically healthy, but can't, or is afraid they won't, pass
a medical, or could with waivers but don't want the hassle.

--
Jim Pennino

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