Re: Kitfox IV Speedster & learning to fly
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cost for a medical for a US aviation license is thousands
In US when a Medical Certificate is required, the airman must use an "Aviation Medical Examine" (AME). That is a doctor that has applied and been designated by the FAA. The fee charged is at the discretion of the AME, usually between $150 - 250, depending on the local economy. The problem is, if there is a disqualifying factor, then the airman must submit more documentation or test results, that can result with additional expenses (depending on the test, a lot of expenses). This is the reason many are choosing to not renew their medical and fly under the Sport Pilot rules in qualified aircraft. (In order to qualify to operate under Sport Pilot rules, a pilot must not have had his medical certificate revoked)
Ralph
Re: Kitfox IV Speedster & learning to fly
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Originally Posted by
rv9ralph
In US when a Medical Certificate is required, the airman must use an "Aviation Medical Examine" (AME). That is a doctor that has applied and been designated by the FAA. The fee charged is at the discretion of the AME, usually between $150 - 250, depending on the local economy. The problem is, if there is a disqualifying factor, then the airman must submit more documentation or test results, that can result with additional expenses (depending on the test, a lot of expenses). This is the reason many are choosing to not renew their medical and fly under the Sport Pilot rules in qualified aircraft. (In order to qualify to operate under Sport Pilot rules, a pilot must not have had his medical certificate revoked)
Ralph
Thank you for clearing that up. I was in disbelief when I heard figures in the thousands tossed around. $150 to 250 makes a lot more sense.
Re: Kitfox IV Speedster & learning to fly
My last 3rd Class medical exam cost $100.00 also.
SaskFox don't shelve that dream to fly just yet.
57 is not too old to realize your desire to escape the clutches of Mother Earth and her relentless pull of gravity. OK. You may have missed your opportunity to fly the latest military turn and burn fighter jet or maybe that career in the left seat of a very large Boeing or Airbus human relocation device but you most assuredly have not missed your shot at years of unmitigated aviation rapture flying the most incredible, the most enjoyable , the most rediculously fun aircraft ever devised by mere mortals, the Kitfox.
Take your que from jiott. A great example and inspiration.
Lots of good and heartfelt suggestions in the previous posts.
Get busy and in a couple months you can be posting pictures here of your first solo flight. After that, the skies your playground.
"Remember. We're all in this together. We're pullin for ya.":)
Re: Kitfox IV Speedster & learning to fly (mission accomplished)
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kl2657
a new pilot.
My plan would be to purchase the plane and then hire a CFI to train me in the plane. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Jason kl2657
Well it's been about 5 or 6 years since you initiated your interest in the Kitfox Speedster, and getting your ticket.
What has happened since then?