Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] N93443 has new home!

[Fred Lamkey]

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I received my sport pilot license in a 2 control Ercoupe and have no resstriction on my license.  Just like any other pilot, I have to have a log book endorsement to fly any other airplane.  I assume the CFI won't endorse the logbook without my full knowledge of how to fly a 3 control plane.  I have also checked into getting my Trike sport pilot and for it (since it is a different class) I will have to have a examiner check me off.  I have an ASC weight shift instructor license and that keeps me from having to take the full blown test and hours requirement, but I still have to take the check ride.

 

Fred

Ercoupe 415C N93994

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From: Ed Burkhead

To: 'ncoastwmn' ; Cflyin

Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 5:57 PM

Subject: RE: [COUPERS-FLYIN] N93443 has new home!

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Linda,

 

Here are some thoughts, for what they’re worth.

 

If you take your check ride in a 2-control Coupe, your license will limit you to 2-control only.

 

I think it’s wise to train in all the maneuvers (except slip) to the point where you would be ready to take the check ride.  Then, if a Light Sport Aircraft is available, take your last few hours in it to master everything using the rudder pedals and take your check ride in the 3-control aircraft.

 

Yes, it’ll cost you some extra but you’ll have an unrestricted license.

 

It is OK to take your Sport license check ride in your Coupe and stay with 2-control while you build time and have fun.  Maybe you’ll never fly anything else.

 

Let’s get the info from our CFI members of the list.  If she wants to upgrade to 3-control, does she have to take another full DPE check ride or is it easier than that to remove the restriction?

 

Ed Burkhead

http://edburkhead.com

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