Recent content by cb1000rider

Thanks for the clarifications. It took me a while to figure out which regs applied to me.. and doing so was simply due to people like you pointing them out. I can tell you that 9/10 CFIs (and my local FSDO) restricted me under 61.87 - and I think 61.31 (d)(3) has not been deprecated as it was...

Just FYI. I passed my written test and I'm basically checked out to take my check ride. I've had quite a few problems as a transition pilot in terms of how CFIs and flight schools interpret the regs - most want to treat me like a student pilot, even though I don't hold that certificate. It...

I'm not sure that I indicated that glider flight was transportation, although the negative commentary is noted. A glider license is what I've got... I'm more interested in the transportation aspect (at this point in my life) than the recreation aspect. I'm aware of what it takes to stay...

1) Most (excluding high performance gliders that are true self-launch capable) motorgliders are 2-seat. I like to share. 2) Practicality: To go XC in a glider really requires some advance planning, you accept the strong possibility of landing in a field, and it's simply not a valid means of...

One thing driving me toward ASEL is the non-availability of true motor gliders in my area. If I could fine a G109B (or similar) locally, I'd probably drop pursuing the ASEL. I've located one out of San Antonio used for self-launch training. The one that was local to me was sold when Grob...

I've flown both. They don't glide very well, but they're light. I had spin training in a 2-32, which would spin like a top and wouldn't exit without a ton of forward stick. It's not the transition from a 2-32 to a 1-26 that was scary.. It's the high performance single seaters that can be...

It's also interesting that most sailplanes are single place. There is no dual-training option on transition...

I've got some time in power planes, just not PIC. And yes, learning NOT to use so much rudder is an issue.. I appreciate the replies and help!

Thanks, Ron.. Crystal clear. Big help. Note, I'm not trying to dodge the proficiency - I do have a bit of catch up and homework to do as well as prove that I am proficient and safe. It's nice to know what the requirements are, as the flight schools I've talked to have indicated that there...

How do you determine what carries and what doesn't? It's not exactly crystal clear.

Maybe a large portion of the flight time does apply, except for specific requirements. Am I reading this correctly? Note, (k) below is an exemption related to use of simulators... Here's what I've got: For a powered-lift rating. Except as provided in paragraph (k) of this section, a person...

I hold an FAA private pilot certificate for gliders and have over 120 hours in a variety of aircraft... I think I'm interested in transitioning to power, which seems to be a more practical means of transportation. There seems to be a good amount of documentation on power to glider...