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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"It is encouraging to hear that EAA has a commitment from the FAA to revisit the new LODA policy if it doesn't work, but it's unclear what the definition of "work" will be, or whether it will take another three years for the next step. The first few reports from instructors on wait times for handling of LODA applications will shape an expectation of how long the biennial renewals might take. It might be wise for would-be pilots in general aviation's true entry level, the low-and-slow experimentals, to get training while you can. While you're at it, get at least a Sport Pilot rating in a traditional airplane, because it could one day be the only way to get a flight review and stay legal to fly your PPC, trike or gyro."

Source: ... From ANN Staffer, Paul Plack's, Analysis of recent changes to FAA LODA policies... 

FMI: http://fsims.faa.gov/wdocs/8900.1/v03%20tech%20admin/chapter%2011/03_011_001.pdf, www.eaa.org/news/2011/2011-06-03_loda.asp, David Oord, Part I: www.aero-news.net/fb/index.cfm?do=podcasts.episode&episodesid=4492, David Oord, Part II: www.aero-news.net/fb/index.cfm?do=podcasts.episode&episodesid=4493