News for Sport Pilots

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Update to Sport Pilot Rules:

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-2056.htm

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For Mountain Flyers:

Permit persons exercising sport pilot privileges and the privileges of a student pilot seeking a sport pilot certificate to fly up to an altitude of not more than 10,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) or 2,000 feet above ground level (AGL), whichever is higher.
EAA’s Position – EAA agreed with the change but suggested it be modified to reflect §91.211(a)(1) the FAA standard for altitude restrictions when operating an aircraft that does not have supplemental oxygen available to the flight crew – flight between 12,500 feet MSL to 14,000 MSL is limited to 30 minutes.
FAA Decision – Adopted as proposed The primary purpose of the proposal was to increase the safety of operations conducted in mountainous areas and eliminate unnecessary burdens imposed by the current rule. The FAA felt that by permitting persons exercising sport pilot privileges to operate at 10,000 feet MSL or 2,000 feet AGL, whichever is higher, they achieved its purpose.
Effect on the Community – The safety of sport pilots operating in mountainous areas will be increased due to the adoption of this proposal.