According to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association, the section on light-sport repairmen is of particular interest to the general aviation community, as the privileges of these certificates were expanded by MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification). Under the new rules, holders of the Repairman Light Sport certificates can now also conduct condition inspections on experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft in addition to light-sport aircraft.
Experimental Aircraft Association
Fatal Experimental Accidents Down
Fatal accidents are down among experimental aircraft, even as flight hours have increased.
Fatal Accident Rate Down So Far in FY 2026
The estimated GA fatal accident rate for fiscal year 2026, which began October 2025, is at 0.47 accidents per 100,000 flight hours as of Jan. 15, 2026, “well below the yearly target of 0.91,” according to officials.
Starting the New Year Right
EAA Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida, introduced 18 kids to the magic of flight on Jan. 3, 2026.
Sport Pilot 2.0 era takes off
“Sport Pilot 2.0 gives more people than ever the opening to pursue their dreams of putting themselves in the pilot seat and enjoying the unique perspectives of flight,” said EAA officials.
Young Eagles unveils Mission 2.5
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program is asking pilots to help it reach 2.5 million Young Eagles flown by July 2026 with the “Mission 2.5” campaign.
The rarest Mustang?
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) recently posted a video featuring Walt Bowe’s P-51A, an early Mustang variant with just 310 produced.
MOSAIC final rule expected by August
Designed to update the 2004 rules that created Light Sport Aircraft and the Sport Pilot certificate, the final MOSAIC rule — which has been in the works for years — is expected to be released this summer.
EAA Ford Tri-Motor prepares for national tour
Aviation and history enthusiasts can experience firsthand what luxury air travel was like in the 1920s as EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor begins the 2025 tour season later this month. EAA’s B-25 “Berlin Express” will also make joint appearances at select stops to offer rides.