Locally I have not seen much about the Sport Pilot Licensing effort, has
it
had an effect in your area?

I had hoped years ago when the plan first surfaced it would bring in a new
era in Aviation in America.  Perhaps it will never hit its mark without
the
weight of the aircraft allowing use of engines from the automobile market?
Lets face it a significant cost to each aircraft is the engine.

I know that my goal of designing and building a V/STOL aircraft for
private
use is not going to fit in the Sport Pilot weight class, and it sure would
add safety to any flight plan...

So whats the chance of pushing that weight class further along?

With the advent of modern computer systems each would be pilot can receive
aid in flight rules, navigation, flight planning, have available in flight
warning systems, flight control aids, and practice on flight simulators
for
that particular day's flight plan, this allows any pilot to master VFR
hops
with 20 hours of certified flight instruction and a valid drivers
license...

I sure look forward to the day...

GFCurtis Jr.

Not so you would notice it. I got 4 or 5 more landings today in a Citabria
and the brand new CC (Cheap Chinese) Cessna Skycatcher sits there unflown.
From the looks of it was designed by a new engineer as there are several
aerodynamic mistakes every old Cessna out there does not have.  Cessna
probably fired all the old guys that knew how to design an airplane :)


Paul Lamar

Is there any internet links to you can provide so we can see your S/VTOL
concept Mr Curtis.

Sammy