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NOOB questions
I am a private glider pilot and will be taking my first trike flight along with an hour of instruction later this month in the ABQ, NM area. Years ago I had a flight in an ultralight and enjoyed that and more recently a Stearman flight which I really enjoyed the open cockpit. Appears to be a lot of good information here. A few questions…
As a glider pilot I can legally fly powered gilders after endorsement without obtaining a powered pilot license. Can this be done with what are considered “soaring trikes”?
If not, what would be required to obtain the light sport license so I could fly two seaters since I already have my private glider license (having a hard time researching a clear answer)?
Bit concerned how well I will handle the difference in controls, especially under stress at first since have been flying conventional stick and rudder.
Thanks for responses.
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I’m a Noob as well but I have had the opportunity to fly Sail planes in the past. The one thing I tell my 3 axis friends is “The controls are different”. Example – On a 3 axis, You pull back on the stick and the aircraft nose will pitch up but on a WSC you pull back on the bar and the nose will go down, so you will need some training.
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This should explain it in more detail https://sportpilottraining.sportaviationcenter.com/add-category-pilot-certificate/
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Hi John, so pretty much any soaring trike will be part 103 which doesn’t require a license at all. And I am not 100% sure if you can add on a WSC rating to a Glider license, but that may be a possibility. I haven’t had the need (yet) so I am not sure. I know many people on here will know and hopefully chime in.
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Yes you can add a WSC to glider FAA certificate just like many add WSC with an Airplane FAA pilot certificate. Two CFI’s
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