EP65 - All things sport pilot license and LSA

Midlife Pilot Podcast

Ted talks about all things sport pilot. What are the limitations? How can a private pilot understand it? The crew talks about LSA planes, MOSAIC, and if Ted would want to fly night or IFR. Ben is out of town, so Mark (aka 1dullgeek) is the third host!

Mentioned on the show:

* MOSAIC NPRM: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/24/2023-14425/modernization-of-special-airworthiness-certification

* EAA's summary of the MOSAIC changes: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/mosic-takes-significant-step-forward

* Van's Aircraft comment on NPRM, discussing stall speed: https://www.vansaircraft.com/2024/01/vans-aircraft-comments-on-mosaic-nprm-faa-2023-1377/

* AOPA FAQ on sport pilots: https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/advocacy-briefs/frequently-asked-questions-about-sport-pilot

* EAA privileges and limitations of sport pilots: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aviation-interests/light-sport-aircraft/getting-started-in-lsa/become-a-sport-pilot-and-fly-light-sport-aircraft/sport-pilot-limitations-and-privileges

* Cascadia 99s Companion Flying Seminar, March 9 2024: https://www.columbiacascade99s.org/events/7k9rgsqowcsh6p989v614i7d2yqbgs

* CFI Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying

* Ted's dream plane, the Risen: https://www.flyrisen.com/risen-915isv


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Ted talks about all things sport pilot. What are the limitations? How can a private pilot understand it? The crew talks about LSA planes, MOSAIC, and if Ted would want to fly night or IFR. Ben is out of town, so Mark (aka 1dullgeek) is the third host!

Mentioned on the show:

* MOSAIC NPRM: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/24/2023-14425/modernization-of-special-airworthiness-certification

* EAA's summary of the MOSAIC changes: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/mosic-takes-significant-step-forward

* Van's Aircraft comment on NPRM, discussing stall speed: https://www.vansaircraft.com/2024/01/vans-aircraft-comments-on-mosaic-nprm-faa-2023-1377/

* AOPA FAQ on sport pilots: https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/advocacy-briefs/frequently-asked-questions-about-sport-pilot

* EAA privileges and limitations of sport pilots: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aviation-interests/light-sport-aircraft/getting-started-in-lsa/become-a-sport-pilot-and-fly-light-sport-aircraft/sport-pilot-limitations-and-privileges

* Cascadia 99s Companion Flying Seminar, March 9 2024: https://www.columbiacascade99s.org/events/7k9rgsqowcsh6p989v614i7d2yqbgs

* CFI Nathan Ballard: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBallardSaferFlying

* Ted's dream plane, the Risen: https://www.flyrisen.com/risen-915isv


Send us feedback, support the show on Patreon and more at https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/

2024-03-06 61 min
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