Each month, Flying answers questions about the new Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft rule with assistance from the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the authority on the opportunities available within the category commonly known as “Sport Pilot”.
I have great interest in flying as a sport pilot someday, since there will come a time when the flying I do will not necessitate a third-class medical. Some friends, even pilots at our local airport, have seen media reports about Sport Pilot and remain skeptical. How do I explain that this is safe flying despite the lack of a formal FAA medical certificate?
