Chuck, I will admit that I have not downloaded and read all 2704 comments on the FAA site, but as suggested I have re-read the proposed rule. Your argument pointing out problems with "Sport Pilot" is well stated, but you don't mention the time and money it would take to initiate your alternatives. There are many of us who would like to be able to take our wives/friend to a fly-in breakfast a couple of times a month--and maybe spend a nice quiet Saturday morning visiting small airports around the state. There are a lot of people who: --Do not have the $5000+ dollars (OK--I haven't priced it lately.) to get a Private Ticket. --Cannot take a passenger in their ultralight. --Have medical conditions which make them ineligible for medical certification, but have nothing to do with safety in a "Sport Aircraft". Dick Hartwig
