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KLAR - Laramie WY. Skywest flies in and out. I had a fine experience deconflicting on my VFR approach with their approach into the airport a while back. A non-event. KSVC - Silver City NM. Great Lakes flies in and out. I also had an experience flying out with them coming out of the FBO...

I know in some cases LSA's are under built. With that said, I know of two at a club in Denver that have both gone through their respective TBO and still look in great shape. They both happen to be Gobosh 700's. One has over 2000 hours on it and the other over 1500 hours (all from flight...

Tried to fly from Colorado Springs down to Taos NM today but the winds aloft were not favorable. We decided instead to fly into Front Range up in Denver for brunch. Nice day for flying. FTG was hopping when we arrived due to Young Eagles day. We did a little tour of the city on the way back...

I agree with the 162 not being the best example in my mind of a good LSA. I learned in the Gobosh 700 (Aero AT-4). The one I learned in has the Garmin G3X glass. It is a very nicely equipped low wing aircraft. As some have mentioned previously they are flying constantly at Centennial in south...

There was a thread a couple weeks ago about a lady trying to decide between SP and PP. It turned into a quite long thread of opinion on the subject. You might want to look at that thread as well. As a sport pilot who trained in a LSA only school in Denver at APA, I offer a few comments...

Both but mostly enroute. When I tried for Sebring there was just nastiness over the southeast and pretty good winds and low ceilings over FL.

I will be flying my Gobosh down from Colorado Springs if the weather works out. I tried to fly to Sebring a few weeks ago and it was a no go for GA. I plan to fly down commercial if the weather says no. Carl

I will tell you as someone who was stationed in Greece, England and Germany in the USAF and having travelled all over Europe on vacation.. the absolute best experience my wife and I have had as doing a small intimate tour and cooking experience in Italy. The company is...

I think that is the whole point.. they created the SP cert because the Rec cert required the medical. One of the ideas of the SP cert and LSA was to make flying safely more accesible to more pilots. There have been arguments but I haven't seen SP certificated pilots falling out of the sky for...

Rusty.. I respectfully disagree about the fogging the mirror comment and the fun comment. When I flew from CO to Oshkosh and Florida, and Tucson, and Santa Fe, etc, I was having a great time. I was also cruising in at between 110-118 KIAS, burning between 5-5.5 GPH of 100LL. My LSA is a low...

I think it is great that you are learning at a busy controlled field. I learned at Centennial in south Denver. It is a crazy busy class D. It will make you a much more confident pilot to learn in that environment.

I am a sport pilot with about 250 hours. I got my certificate about 18 months ago. I can tell you that I have flown several LSA models including Gobosh (which I learned in and I own), RANS S-19, Vans RV-12 (which I am building), Sting Sport and Remos. I have also flown dual in Cessna's on...

As a sport pilot I have people question whether you can actually go cross country in one of "those planes" with "that certificate" :) Well you can and I do. I have flown from Colorado Springs to Oshkosh twice, Santa Fe, Tucson, and Sebring Florida in the last 18 months since getting my cert...

I have had great luck just asking the Denver approach guys for clearance into the Bravo and direct to any of those airports up there. As has been mentioned you can fly up and split the difference between the Bravo and BJC Delta at 7500. You can also go up the foothills to the west of BJC. My...

I still think if it is radio issues or nervousness using the radio or working at towered fields the best answer is to listen to liveatc.net. Listen to it at work instead of music if you can. Listen to it at home. Anticipate what the next call would be and formulate what your response would be...

Welcome to FLY if you end up coming this way. I have had my plane there for a little over a year. It is a fun little airport. There is a lot of home building going on here. I am building a RV-12. As far as clubs and or partnerships. I am not aware of clubs. Springs Aviation runs a flight...

Remember that 20 hours is just the minimum requirement for SP cert. I earned mine about 18 months ago. I had about 45 hours. I did a little extra training at my request to feel comfortable as well as some night flying which isn't required (as you can't fly after civil twilight as a SP). I...

I am actually building a RV-12 and still really like the Bristell. I do like the -12. I got to test fly the -12 and haven't flown the Bristell yet. I will tell you though sitting in the Bristell it felt more roomy than the -12. The price difference is considerable though. I think however...

I think I am biased since I own a LSA but I think many LSA's including the Bristell are a great choice when compared to a part 23 certified aircraft. There are always trade offs. The gross weight limitation is one of those. As always it depends on the mission of the aircraft. I have flown my...

I spent quite a bit of time sitting in the Bristell at Sun N Fun last year. It is a really sweet airplane. The width at the shoulders is pretty incredible. I really like the panel design too. As an owner of a LSA (Gobosh), I think it compares well against the other LSA's out there. The...