bullseye Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hi, I'm both Commercial and instument rated but I haven't flown for several years. What do I need, to be able to start flying solo Sports pilot? I want to hold off on a medical for now. Thanks for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 As long as you are not currently denied a medical then all you need is a valid drivers license and to self certify that you are fit to fly. You already have a certificate so there will be no solo only stage you can fly with a passenger you only need to satisfy the owner and insurance company. It is a good idea to get some transition training, CT's do not land like traditional GA aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3flyer Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 .... and a BFR. You're doing basically what I did ~5 years ago after taking a few years off from flying. I believe I did 3 lessons totaling 4+ hrs (in an Evektor Sportstar) at which time I was signed off for my BFR and felt fairly confident I could actually fly a plane again. I followed with 5+ hours of transition training when I bought my LSA a few months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 What both of these guys said is correct. You will still be a commercial pilot. You don't change to a sport pilot. Just like when you were flying before and your second class medical expired after 1 year you could still fly under private pilot privileges and limitations. Now with the medical expired you can fly under sport pilot privileges and limitations. You need as you always did a current flight review. Also as mentioned you needed to have been issued the last medical you applied for to be able to self certify using a valid state drivers license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercity Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Come on down to Bisbee for a weekend and we can get you back current as well as checked out in our CTLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullseye Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thank you all for the help. I'm building a Zenith 750 and should have it flying next spring. I have been to Arizona several times. I like to do a little treasure hunting and Arizona is a good place. I just haven't had any luck yet but I will be back. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Bullseye, The best thing to do is try to get some stick time in another 750, even if you have to pay for it. Nothing beats flying the same model that you will fly. Don't assume that how some fly a Skycatcher or Remos is how you should fly a 750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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