Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Keeping Current
I have flown some part 103 trikes that met the limitations of part 103.
However, I have also flown 103 trikes that met the exemption parameters of 10
gallons fuel and 496 pounds.
In fact, my current trike, 460 pounds, 10 gallon fuel was perfectly legal until
LSA/SP.
My trike is long since legal again with an airworthiness certificate, 'N'
number, etc and registered under the grandfather provisions of LSA as an ELSA.
So, my only current 'ax to grind' is the astm weight limit on the front seat of
the SLSA trikes of only 225 pounds.
R. Williams
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From: John Price <japrice@mindspring.com>
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Sent: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:25:17 -0400
Subject: Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Keeping Current
> On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 07:14:22 AM Michael Huckle wrote:
>
> > "Richard Williams" rkwill98356
> > Jim,
> > I got the 100 hours from the days of part 103 UL, before the silliness
> > of LSA/SP
>
> Note, I think he means the part 103++++ as in very overweight "part 103's".
> Also Richard has an axe to grind since the weight limits of lsa and
> 103 preclude flying for him due to weight limitations... He has an axe
> to grind! John
>
> > Richard, you appear to insult both the LSA/SP situation and the UL
> situation at the same time.
> (how can this be?... that one has loathing for both?)
>
> Mike
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RE: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: A starting point - 2nd flight
pretty. don't know what you're training in but once you get the hang of it
it'll be second nature to you. just remember not to taxi faster than a
brisk walk and be sure to orient the ailerons properly for the wind. you'll
be fine. I still remember the first time I was allowed to take off...what a
rush!
'73,
rich, n9dko
If you think women are the weaker sex just try pulling the blankets back to
your side.
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Today was my second time up. The week dragged by with much anticipation for
today. I read my student book cover to cover twice, took notes for
questions I wanted to ask, filled in all the blanks according to the
aircraft I am studying in, and went through every normal procedure in my
head for the week.
This morning I got to do the pre flight, taxi, run-up, and TAKE-OFF under my
own control. What a rush!
Once up I learned rudder and aileron control to make 30 degree turns, and
barrel maneuvers while pointed at a fixed point to keep the plane in line.
This took a few tries, but then I was able to coordinate the foot pedals
with the stick and kept it pointing straight through the maneuver.
The time flew by (quite literally) and before I knew it, I was instructed to
head back to the airport and make our decent. My instructor took over and
brought us in for the final and landing.
I am looking forward to next week! I hope I can at least follow the yellow
line by then while taxiing. That seems the hardest part so far.
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RE: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Check Ride
rehersal check rides we did were far more intense than the real deal.
'73,
rich, n9dko
I know a guy who's addicted to brake fulid. He says he can stop anytime
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Hi Rich, Much congratulation from this beginner. Sounds like we are on
similar life paths!
Alan
SkyCatcher 162
HMT
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Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: A starting point - 2nd flight
This morning I got to do the pre flight, taxi, run-up, and TAKE-OFF under my own control. What a rush!
Once up I learned rudder and aileron control to make 30 degree turns, and barrel maneuvers while pointed at a fixed point to keep the plane in line. This took a few tries, but then I was able to coordinate the foot pedals with the stick and kept it pointing straight through the maneuver.
The time flew by (quite literally) and before I knew it, I was instructed to head back to the airport and make our decent. My instructor took over and brought us in for the final and landing.
I am looking forward to next week! I hope I can at least follow the yellow line by then while taxiing. That seems the hardest part so far.
Alan
162 SkyCatcher
HMT
Hemet, CA
--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <abartz@...> wrote:
>
> I was able to take my first flight today! I must admit that this was even better than I had imagined. After some ground instruction, and preflight check of the Cessna 162 SkyCatcher, we were taxiing to the runway. A quick jog off the taxiway into the run-up area, then we were heading down the runway - AND WE WERE OFF!!!
>
> To my surprise, and joy, I got to take the controls and following my instructor's direction, made some simple (and admittedly timid) maneuvers. keep in mind, that I had NEVER done this before today, and just learned what all the controls were in pre flight.
>
> I am looking forward to next week's lesson with much anticipation. I hope my dreams tonight are filled with todays incredible experience.
>
> And, I can finally say, (and have the logged entry to prove it!) I have officially started my journey to becoming a pilot.
>
> Thanks to everyone on their encouragement and support. I'll let you know when my first solo is.
>
> Alan
>
> --- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <abartz@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello everyone. This is my starting point in my adventure towards LSA activity. I have reached the point in my life that either I start this interest now, or let it go. I choose to start!
> >
> > I know only what I have read in the WIKI sites regarding obtaining a LSA certificate. It seems doable for me. There is an airfield close by and will also be lurking around there to get an idea of how to proceed.
> >
> > The goal is to own and fly a piper type aircraft. I am very impressed by the Graphite Cub I found at CubCrafters. Most every review I have found liked them too.
> >
> > So here I am, ready to learn. Hit me with your best advise, or warnings. Hopefully I will be able to contribute something down the road.
> >
> > Thanks for having me here!
> >
> > Alan
> > Southern California
> >
>
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Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Check Ride
Alan
SkyCatcher 162
HMT
Hemet, CA
--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Bauer" <rk911@...> wrote:
>
> had my check ride in a SkyCatcher yesterday and...passed it! that is the
> culmination of a 30-year dream for me. I started lessons in a Cessna 152
> back in 1982 but as so often happens life got in the way...and kept getting
> in the way. i'm retired now and decided that i'm not getting any younger
> and that if I was going to get this thing done now was the time. yesterday,
> my dream came true thanks to my instructor at the JA Flight School at aurora
> airport (ARR) and the DPE at janesville, wi (JVL). I'm thinking of going
> for my private pilot but for now I'm going to take a step back, exit
> training mode and enjoy my new privleges.
>
> to those on the list who are still in training don't give up...keep on doing
> what you're doing. the time and effort you're putting in WILL be worth it
> when your DPE hands you your temporary airman certificate. to those who may
> be deciding whether or not to start training I would encourage you to take a
> discovery ride at a flight school. there is absolutely nothing like the
> feeling of that first takeoff. and to those of you who have passed your
> check ride...i am proud to be a member of the fraternity.
>
> blue skies to all.
>
>
> '73,
> rich, n9dko
> Good judgment comes from experience. experience, well that comes from poor
> judgment.
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Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Check Ride
Alan
SkyCatcher 162
HMT
Hemet, CA
--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Bauer" <rk911@...> wrote:
>
> had my check ride in a SkyCatcher yesterday and...passed it! that is the
> culmination of a 30-year dream for me. I started lessons in a Cessna 152
> back in 1982 but as so often happens life got in the way...and kept getting
> in the way. i'm retired now and decided that i'm not getting any younger
> and that if I was going to get this thing done now was the time. yesterday,
> my dream came true thanks to my instructor at the JA Flight School at aurora
> airport (ARR) and the DPE at janesville, wi (JVL). I'm thinking of going
> for my private pilot but for now I'm going to take a step back, exit
> training mode and enjoy my new privleges.
>
> to those on the list who are still in training don't give up...keep on doing
> what you're doing. the time and effort you're putting in WILL be worth it
> when your DPE hands you your temporary airman certificate. to those who may
> be deciding whether or not to start training I would encourage you to take a
> discovery ride at a flight school. there is absolutely nothing like the
> feeling of that first takeoff. and to those of you who have passed your
> check ride...i am proud to be a member of the fraternity.
>
> blue skies to all.
>
>
> '73,
> rich, n9dko
> Good judgment comes from experience. experience, well that comes from poor
> judgment.
> _________________________________
>
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Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Keeping Current
I'm not saying anything against UL.
There was one of the orgs that was giving away instructor certificates like they
were candy.
I DO have a very low regard for SP/LSA. Including the ASTM setting the weight
limit on the front seat of a trike at a mere 225 pounds. (I'm 300 pounds)
R. Williams
P.S.
Mike, we know each other, for instance at Dougs' annual BBQ at the lodi airport.
R.W.
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From: Michael Huckle <m230683@hotmail.com>
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Sent: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 07:14:22 -0700
Subject: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Keeping Current
> > "Richard Williams" rkwill98356
> > Jim,
> > I got the 100 hours from the days of part 103 UL, before the silliness
> > of LSA/SP
> > came along.
> > In those days, an instructor was expected to have 100+ hours in their
> > two seat
> > UL, along with the principals of instruction course before taking a
> > student aloft.
> >
> > (lets not get into those that were selling instructor certificates at
> > $40 a pop.)
> > R. Williams
>
> Richard, you appear to insult both the LSA/SP situation and the UL
> situation at the same time.
> (how can this be?... that one has loathing for both?)
>
> Comparing the UL situation in 1998 with the SP situation today,
> I'd rate 1998 as better.
>
> Incidentally, I was an Ultralight Instructor, and the requirements
> were about 65 to 100 hours of experience, training specifically
> to -be- an instructor, a flight test with an AFI (about $300),
> and IIRC $100/year to an Org, on top of the $40/yr for membership of
> the Org.
>
> Your claim of "$40 a pop" is significantly incorrect.
>
> Mike
>
> .
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Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Keeping Current
On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 07:14:22 AM Michael Huckle wrote:
> "Richard Williams" rkwill98356
> Jim,
> I got the 100 hours from the days of part 103 UL, before the silliness
> of LSA/SP
Note, I think he means the part 103++++ as in very overweight "part 103's".
Also Richard has an axe to grind since the weight limits of lsa and 103 preclude flying for him due to weight limitations...
He has an axe to grind!
John
> Richard, you appear to insult both the LSA/SP situation and the UL
situation at the same time.
(how can this be?... that one has loathing for both?)
Mike
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RE: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Keeping Current
>
> (lets not get into those that were selling instructor certificates at
> $40 a pop.)
> R. Williams
Richard, you appear to insult both the LSA/SP situation and the UL
situation at the same time.
(how can this be?... that one has loathing for both?)
Comparing the UL situation in 1998 with the SP situation today,
I'd rate 1998 as better.
Incidentally, I was an Ultralight Instructor, and the requirements
were about 65 to 100 hours of experience, training specifically
to -be- an instructor, a flight test with an AFI (about $300),
and IIRC $100/year to an Org, on top of the $40/yr for membership of the Org.
Your claim of "$40 a pop" is significantly incorrect.
Mike
If I told you once, I told you a million times not to exaggerate.
Bill
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Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Keeping Current
> Jim,
> I got the 100 hours from the days of part 103 UL, before the silliness
> of LSA/SP
> came along.
> In those days, an instructor was expected to have 100+ hours in their
> two seat
> UL, along with the principals of instruction course before taking a
> student aloft.
>
> (lets not get into those that were selling instructor certificates at
> $40 a pop.)
> R. Williams
Richard, you appear to insult both the LSA/SP situation and the UL
situation at the same time.
(how can this be?... that one has loathing for both?)
Comparing the UL situation in 1998 with the SP situation today,
I'd rate 1998 as better.
Incidentally, I was an Ultralight Instructor, and the requirements
were about 65 to 100 hours of experience, training specifically
to -be- an instructor, a flight test with an AFI (about $300),
and IIRC $100/year to an Org, on top of the $40/yr for membership of the Org.
Your claim of "$40 a pop" is significantly incorrect.
Mike
.
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