Hey not all, I started in GA years ago in the 60's then ARMY aviation, then GA again when I got out, then the Airlines until they went belly up on me as a Flight Engineer, back to GA again, then into industry with GA as a hobby not a starvation income. Then I found UL and now LSA's. I love the UL's and LSA's for my flying adventures today. They fit my budget. One doesn't have to go fast, just pick a closer destination and pretend like you're going fast. It's all a matter of perspective. The next county can be another country by adding an "r" - who cares? Not long ago I ran into and elderly WWII pilot who drug his little plane to the airport behind his older economy car where he proceeded to attach the wings and get ready. We talked for awhile and I left in my C-175. As I leveled out he made a high speed pass by me and waved. I muttered to my wife "I want one of those no headache machines!" and the rest is history.
I've seen many people get into aviation small and keep buying up until they can no longer afford to fly. They wind up with a twin sitting in their hanger and bills up the stack. So be happy with your UL and LSA and rent when you want a larger plane. My wife taught me that believe or not. Buy small and rent big! Most of my flying today is slow, low, close and alone and frugal.
My 2-cents
Bruce
On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 9:25 PM, Roger Poyner <rogpoyn@yahoo.com> wrote:
All of us in the group are transitioning UL pilots. I started with ULs but have a bit of GA background. The sport side fits most of my flying desires and is a bit simpler. Roger P
Sent: Sat, November 27, 2010 10:37:28 PM
Subject: Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group LSA
Thanks. That's where I am cruising now.Lots to learn. Glad I am starting early.
Sent with Thanksgiving greetingsfrom my iPhone
Hello if you want information on specific complying standard category aircraft ask on the relevant forums There will be lots more information available.Peter
--- On Sun, 11/28/10, peppypilot@gmail.com <peppypilot@gmail.com> wrote:
From: peppypilot@gmail.com <peppypilot@gmail.com>
Subject: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group LSA
To: "Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com" <Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sunday, November 28, 2010, 2:25 PM
Thanks for the reply. I have a current medical and have never been denied. If I purchase a LSA, I may keep my medical current. All of this is just part of a prospective pre-buy thought process. I might go back to a standard certicated aircraft. Maybe experimental. At my age, 63, I've started to collect friends embroiled in expensive and time-consuming medical paper-shuffles. Most of my flying is by myself or with my wife, day vfr, so I am thinking about getting ahead of that curve.
Sent with Thanksgiving greetingsfrom my iPhone.Be careful about the medical. If ever denied a medical, it exempts you from the LSP program.
On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Cathy and Joe <peppypilot@gmail.com> wrote:
Geetings all!
I am a brand new member and hope I am in the right place.
I have been an intrument rated private pilot SEL for 28 years and former owner of a Cherokee 140. I am thinking of jumping back into ownership, but at my age, would prefer a LSA to avoid the medical bureaucray of the FAA should a medical condition develop. Most of my flying nowadays is day vfr with my wife or a buddy anyway, so not much to be lost.
Legacy aircraft seem to include Luscomb, Ercoupe, Aeronca, Taylorcraft and Piper Cubs.
I am hoping this group has some experience with these aircraft and/or can point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Joe
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