Quote Originally Posted by Cobra428 View Post
I have enjoyed your progress. I'm in the same boat (or airplane) that you are. I want to get a Light Sport license, but finding someone in the Kansas City area has not been easy.
I'm still looking. I've thought about going your route and buying an airplane first, but not until I find a CFI that will teach me in my plane.
Have you tried the local EAA chapter(s)? I couldn't find anyone through mine but it's worth a shot. Maybe just find a regular CFI willing to follow the sport pilot syllabus. Good luck.