Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: IFR Training and IFR Rating for Sport Pilots

I couldn't agree with you more Mitch. I do most of my flying in a day
VFR flight training environment over open fields. No need for a BRS
there. On the other hand, transitioning West Virginia on my way to OSH,
especially if I'm IFR or VFR over the top, makes me wish I had a chute!

Helen

On 12/29/2010 10:01 PM, mdhansen3000 wrote:
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