zenduddhist
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Thanks everyone for the replies! I was originally thinking of getting my Class 3, but have some basic medical issues (Atrial Fibrillation controlled with meds). Anyhow, talked "unofficially" with an AME and he thought it would be a challenge to pass the medical without a special issuance. Talked to a few others and, along with this forum, have decided to get my Sport Pilot license to fly LSA. Looks like I am going to train in Columbus, OH at Ohio State University Don Scott Field. I am going there this evening to meet with them and get study info. I stopped at Lorain County Airport yesterday and met with an instructor who was very helpful. But they are almost two hours from me whereas Columbus is only an hour.
So, it looks like I am on my way! I have been wanting to do this since I was a kid. My father had a number of friends that used to take us up several times a year. A little disappointed I won't be certified to fly in the old planes that I have dreamed of, but flying in any plane is better than not flying at all!
Apparently, the Sport Pilot license was brought about because alot of the older pilots were having a hard time with the medicals as they aged. One interesting thing I learned was that if you fail your Class 3 medical exam you are automatically prohibited from holding a Sport Pilot license. But if you just go for a Sport Pilot license, there is no medical test... Something to keep in mind...
Regards,
Chris
So, it looks like I am on my way! I have been wanting to do this since I was a kid. My father had a number of friends that used to take us up several times a year. A little disappointed I won't be certified to fly in the old planes that I have dreamed of, but flying in any plane is better than not flying at all!
Apparently, the Sport Pilot license was brought about because alot of the older pilots were having a hard time with the medicals as they aged. One interesting thing I learned was that if you fail your Class 3 medical exam you are automatically prohibited from holding a Sport Pilot license. But if you just go for a Sport Pilot license, there is no medical test... Something to keep in mind...
Regards,
Chris