Look at using a used certificated LSA such as Erocoupe, Taylorcraft, Champ or Cub.
Jerry in NC
From: Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of misportpilotrepair
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 9:17 AM
To: Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group SPL training - is a "club" ELSA possible?
There has been a lot of discussion, mostly positive, and it has all been interesting, much of it very helpful.
From the Sport Pilot Instructors forum Phil Dietro, Arlynn McMahon, and a few others have discussed the options they have utilized. Thom Riddle has posted some inciteful questions and possible solutions.
This is what we are looking for : other "outside the box" forward thinking groups or individuals who can help us generate a solution to the growing problem of SPCFI shortages and the costs involved in being able to operate.
Arlynn has offered to share info regarding how an SPCFI might go about "affordably" operating without the backing of a "regular" flight school. This is not a sarcastic statement.
Phil mentioned the addition of PPC & WS training - are there existing LODAs in force to provide for that training in ELSAs?
Having come up through the ranks of Ultralight to Sport Pilot, I also know many new UL flyers who are desperate for training they can't get.
Our focus is how to go about establishing an LLC and fractional ownership plan centered around ELSA craft & EABs to use for the additional purpose of training SP & UL student pilots; and making this information available to all SPCFIs.
I have priced even the USED (aka- well flown) SLSAs, there aren't many available, and they are still in the $70,000 to $100,000 range.
Not exactly within the "affordable" range of even a school with more than 1 instructor.
There has been response from the NAFI (National Association of Flight Instructors) that has been on a positive note. They are very interested in working on this solution as well.
As a group, Sport Pilot may simply need to do the same thing that other minorities have done in the past, Stand up, be counted, be recognized, and no t take NO for an answer. It will take time. We all realize this. But with more of us working toward the same goal, we will obtain it sooner rather than later.
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