While on my 600 mile drive today I came to a few conclusions. First is that virtually all the AMA sanctioned sites I have flown from have been located relatively close to some sort of metropolis area. Could this mean that they would also be in controlled airspace? I did punch up Before you fly as I passed within a mile of the club field I plan to join coming into Portland and it is in controlled airspace so I think I am all good there. I will make some calls tomorrow to verify. Being that most sanctioned sites may be inside controlled airspace this exemption situation just may be playing out on its own to a certain degree.

Secondly is that I couldn't think of anything that would differentiate a sport pilot from a competition pilot in the eyes of the FAA. Anyone have any insights on that one?