Maybe I need me a new CFI

[willworker]

So on preflight I noticed that the right fuel tank was completely topped off and the left, well, not. The fuel selector is generally left on "LEFT" when the airplane's on the ground. He just got back from a flight with another student. Now, I know some airplanes will suck from one tank more than the other, but the right tank was topped off-- the

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[willworker]

First mention of it was about a week ago in said LJ.

As for flight training, be also aware of the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft stuff-- came out in the '90s, and basically defines some fairly light weight 2-seat aircraft types flyable with only a driver's license for a medical and an abbreviated training course. Unlike the Recreational license, it's actually reasonably useful.

::needs to get his license so he can get his dad's airplane if he and his flying partner stop flying it:: :)

Steve

[willworker]

Oh, and you can find new Light Sport aircraft for only the price of a sports car, rather than the price of a new house. :)

Steve

[willworker]

Yeah, also there's no such thing as an instrument rated light sport pilot (at least currently), which makes reliability of transportation much lower. ::currently drooling at various aircraft, such as the Mooney Acclaim::

Steve