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I agree with AJ. The D (and the many converted C and CD models) coupes
would be great LSA ships. If we who have benefited from the LSA
rules to allow us to fly real airplanes again are responsible and prove
that we can safely self certify, I believe we can sucesuffly lobby for
the small rule changes to improve the regulations . After all, I can
legally fly a complex motor glider with feathering propeller,
retractable engine and landing gear, spoilers, flaps and water ballest
(if I could afford one). I couldn't find a good, affordable C coupe
when I was in the market, and am now flying a 1940 Taylorcraft. No
electical system, less visibility, slower, and harder to land and handle
on the ground than a coupe -- but it is a fun airplane and at least I'm
flying again.
Eighty more pounds in the gross weight limit would allow many more
aircraft to be LSA qualified, and would make the newer ships better
aircraft. Lets continue supporting AOPA, EAA, the type clubs and lobby
for that to happen.
Dan Brown
Annapolis, MD
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Jerry;
I used to think exactly as you do and recently changed my outlook.
When you realize that the process was political and the D Coupe is a
victim of the fallout, you may change your mind just as I did. The
LSA is too ingrained right now to be taken away, only improved. Think
positive and toward the future!
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Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 6:23 PM
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John, et al:
I have to respectfully disagree with Lorraine Morris (whom I've met)
and the
C-120/140 folks.
Sport pilot is such a revolutionary idea - think of it, actually
getting to
fly real airplanes without a medical!! Ten or twenty years ago, it
would
have been unthinkable.
I don't want to see people rocking the boat with off the wall
petitions for
exemptions, calling congressmen, etc. All it will take it for a
small group
of uninformed congressmen saying, "What, we've got pilots out there
who have
had heart surgery, (or whatever) now flying airplanes without FAA
physical
exams!! Let's stop that".
Then, the whole thing could go up like a poof ball.
For one, I'm thankful for what I've got now, as it's a whole world
more than
we had 3 years ago.
Jerry E.
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At 06:22 AM 11/27/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
An STC was obtained to restrict the gross weight of the Cessna 150 by a
gentleman in Kentucky when the first weight limit was discussed for
LSA.
Here's the most recent poop:
http://www.cessna120-140.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3330
John Cooper, A&P
Skyport Services
PO Box 249
4996 Delaware Tnpk
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
518 797-3064
Fax 518 797-3865
www.skyportservices.net
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