AVweb’s Question of the Week …

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Key Takeaways:

  • A majority of AVweb readers (67%) are receptive to or welcome the new Sport Pilot rules, viewing them as beneficial for individual pilots or the aviation industry.
  • A significant minority (26%) of readers believes that new Sport Pilot rules are not needed, advocating instead for better enforcement of existing ultralight regulations.
  • This week, AVweb is polling its readers to gather opinions on whether flight instructors are overpaid, following a previous poll on professional pilot salaries.
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*** PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

Last week, AVweb asked about the new Sport Pilot rules lurking in our near future.  Most AVweb readers who responded are open to the new rules – 34% of you welcoming Sport Pilot with open arms, while another 33% say that what’s good for the industry is good for the individual pilot (regardless of whether the Sport Pilot rules apply to him).  26% of you said we don’t need new rules (or a new category) at all, just better enforcement of the ultralight rules we already have.  And a cautious 6% of readers said there could be benefits to Sport Pilot, but the new rules will certainly be a double-edged sword.

*** THIS WEEK’S QUESTION ***

A couple of weeks ago, AVweb asked the loaded question, “Are professional pilots overpaid?”  (About 2/3 of you said “no.”) This week, just to be fair to everyone in the aviation industry, we want to know what you really think about the salaries of CFIs: Are flight instructors overpaid?

Have an idea for a new QOTW? Send your suggestions toqotw@avweb.com.

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