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Takes off lazily and diagonally across the wind, turns long after it's obviously not gaining altitude, and hits obvious obstructions.
I, for one, am glad this pilot won't be flying at any lake near me.

sometimes stupid IS painful...

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I think the "sport" pilot designation is a disaster waiting to happen. Not enough training for vehicles that are as dangerous as any regular single engine piston aircraft.

Oh; that would have a better title. Well done.

100 miles an hour close to trees and ground. Oh wait; let's be casual about letting people do that while carrying passengers.

Maybe---Light Sport stuff should be...all solo aircraft and helicopters?

I was thinking: what if you were (thinking you were safe) sunbathing on the deck of the second speed boat when the debris suddenly scattered across your body and deck?

Can't tell from here if it was direct hit or if anyone was aboard; I assumed those boats were tied up at buoys and empty but...I have no particular reason for thinking that other than the number of injured reported only included the aircraft.

My dad flies a one-seater electric LSA he kit-built himself. Based on his summary, I always described the "sport" designation to curious friends this way: "as long as you only kill yourself, the FAA doesn't care". I am surprised and unnerved to see carrying one passenger is indeed allowed under current regulation... that ain't right.