Thanks, Kevin for this note. I will be pulling for this change as well. I agree that it would eliminate the weight restriction for those of us who don't have or want medical certificates. It still only allows a single passenger but it would expand the performance window for aircraft considerably.
Frank Nelson N51DV - 415C > As noted in FAR part 61.101 (e): Recreational pilots are not allowed to > be a pilot in command of an aircraft - > > (1) that is certified- > (i) For more than four occupants; > (ii) With more than one powerplant; > (iii) With a powerplant of more than 180 horsepower; or > (iv) With retractable landing gear; > > However no where does it specify an aircraft operation > restriction by weight. > > Kevin O'Donnell > > Link to AOPA article: > > http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2008/080117faa.html >
