Fri, May 06, 2005
During an (always)
interesting conversation with USUA's Dale Hooper (pictured below),
ANN learned that USUA is acting on a request from it's members,
with the encouragement of the FAA Sport Pilot Branch (AFS-610).
USUA is taking the lead in an action that will allow additional
time for ultralight pilots and their vehicles, to transition into
Sport Pilot.
Since the existing ultralight training programs have been
extremely successful in training safe pilots throughout the years,
USUA is also recommending that the exemptions allowing two place
ultralights for training purposes, be extended as well.
These extensions to the timelines set forth in the Sport Pilot
rule, should allow for an increasing number of participants in the
new FAA program- and the continuation (albeit a temporary
continuation) of a proven safe method for training pilots of these
type of aircraft.
This action by USUA is
in response to the slow-moving Sport Pilot implementation and
transitioning process. Compounding the situation is the anticipated
limited availability of certificated Special Light Sport Aircraft
available for purchase over the next few years.
USUA realizes that not all members are planning on participating
in the Sport Pilot program- opting instead, to return to the well
loved single seat Part 103 ultralight. It is important to realize
however, that many members enjoy flying fat or two seat
ultralights.
This proposed petition would benefit both.
After the drafting of the petition is complete, USUA extends the
opportunity to all other organizations operating FAA recognized
ultralight training programs to sign on, and take advantage of the
benefits it may provide for their members.
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