----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- Coupers; I must admit that I am just about totally confused, now that I have read the NPRM on certification of aircraft and airmen for the operation of light sport aircraft. I do understand how we all would like to continue flying after we have lost our FAA medical certificate. It would be great if we could do it in a certificated aircraft, even better if we could do it in our Coupes. If I have read this proposal correctly, (right now I am not even sure that I can read at all) I cannot see any currently certificated aircraft entering the light sport aircraft category. ie. para. 21.186 (Issue of special airworthiness certificates for light-sport category aircraft) lists all the items a registered owner must submit. Then states "(2) The aircraft must not have been previously issued an airworthiness certificate in the standard or primary category; and". I read this as saying that no currently licensed normal category airplanes are going into the light-sport category. I also am confused by the wording of how currently rated pilots exercise the privileges of a sport pilot certificate. It says you are limited to the aircraft category and class ratings listed on your pilot certificate. None of the current category and class ratings are in the light sport category. However, it does go on to say that you must receive specific training for any make and model of light-sport aircraft in which you have not acted as pilot-in-command.
I guess it is still the typical government - "double speak" language I grew accustomed to when I was stationed in D. C. If one of you could explain to me how this is supposed to work, I would greatly appreciate it. Just call me confused in Frostproof! Lynn Nelsen ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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