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AOPA has a suggestion that would solve the Coupe being accepted in this new pilot licensing scheme that's undergoing possible approval. ...AND THE PRIVILEGES SHOULD EXTEND TO RECREATIONAL PILOTS AOPA said the agency should go even further and extend Sport Pilot privileges to Recreational pilots. That would mean that Recreational pilots could use a current driver's license to meet the medical requirements and that they could fly in Class B, C, and D airspace with the proper endorsement from a flight instructor. AOPA's proposal would effectively extend the benefits proposed in the Sport Pilot certificate to a much larger group of aircraft such as Cessna 172s and Piper Warriors. "The driver's license medical is a reasonable and safe standard for both sport and recreational flying," said Andy Cebula, AOPA senior vice president of Government and Technical Affairs. "Only one fifth of 1 percent of GA accidents were caused by medical issues, and glider pilots have been flying for years without medical certificates or problems. Cheers: Paul N2273H ================================================================== TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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