Mark Brumsey

I have been a student pilot and would like to resume my training and fly light aircraft for pleasure. At present light sport aircraft are either too expensive or are antiques that require prohibitively expensive hangar space. A Cessna 150/172 or Piper 140 class aircraft can be purchased and maintained at a fraction of the cost of a new or antique aircraft and are proven safe aircraft. They also can be tied down outside at a fraction of the cost of a hangar space. I support the AOPA/EAA Medical Exemption request to the fullest but this time leaving out the Catch-22 clause which disqualified many pilots from flying under the Sport Pilot Ruling. This exemption would allow increased flying for all of GA and would save the FAA and pilots substantial costs every year. Many pilots with a denied medical on record would be glad to fly powered light aircaft again while participating in continuing education safety courses online or in a classroom. I am a safe pilot reading and attending seminars as much as I can. Granting this exemption would benefit everyone involved. I hope the FAA gives it careful consideration. Thank you...