PPL in a LongEZ

[Tom-D]

feasible to learn to fly in a canard ? Long/co/varyEZ. any restrictions to the PPL?

 

[Jim Logajan]

feasible to learn to fly in a canard ? Long/co/varyEZ. any restrictions to the PPL?

The Private Pilot Practical Test Standards state:Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test
The private pilot—airplane applicant is required by 14 CFR section 61.45 to provide an airworthy, certificated aircraft for use during the practical test. This section further requires that the aircraft must:

1. be of U.S., foreign, or military registry of the same category, class, and type, if applicable, for the certificate and/or rating for which the applicant is applying;
2. have fully functioning dual controls, except as provided for in 14 CFR section 61.45(c) and (e); and
3. be capable of performing all Areas of Operation appropriate to the rating sought and have no operating limitations, which prohibit its use in any of the Areas of Operation, required for the practical test.

So according to the latest standards, it doesn't look like it could be done in any aircraft that can't stall.

 

[Jim Logajan]

The Private Pilot Practical Test Standards state:Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test
The private pilot—airplane applicant is required by 14 CFR section 61.45 to provide an airworthy, certificated aircraft for use during the practical test. This section further requires that the aircraft must:

1. be of U.S., foreign, or military registry of the same category, class, and type, if applicable, for the certificate and/or rating for which the applicant is applying;
2. have fully functioning dual controls, except as provided for in 14 CFR section 61.45(c) and (e); and
3. be capable of performing all Areas of Operation appropriate to the rating sought and have no operating limitations, which prohibit its use in any of the Areas of Operation, required for the practical test.

So according to the latest standards, it doesn't look like it could be done in any aircraft that can't stall.

Never trust the PTS - the regs are pretty clear:

§ 61.45 (b)(2) allows use of an aircraft that can't perform the tasks - a limitation is issued.