May 2007 Archives
The Joys of Sport Piloting
In an era of declining pilot numbers, one communications challenge facing the aviation community is making potential pilots aware of the training and licensing options available to them. The FAA gave a big boost to those who like to fly low and slow when they created the sport pilot license, which reduces the amount of training time needed for recreational flying in low-powered aircraft. For a look at some hardy pilots who are enjoying the beauty of the American Southwest up close and personal in a style of flying they call "aerotrekking", enjoy this print profile (subscription required) and the video below (don't worry, the commercial up top is only fifteen seconds):