While the new Light-Sport Aircraft rules are still being hammered out, we do know a few things: Look for a new category of airplane — Light Personal Aircraft (LPA) — as well as weight increases for LSAs, the addition of some legacy aircraft to the LSA category, and more.
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Is aviation in trouble? Or are kids finding their way into the sky?
If this young man is any example of what’s ahead for aviation in America, all is well. Jat’s not alone, of course. Many young people around the country are pursing aviation.
How did LSA fare in the year of fear?
Even in the year of the pandemic, LSA registrations grew in 2020.
Looking good and going fast…on a budget
The Lightning from Arion Aircraft is available as either a Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA or ELSA) or as an Experimental Amateur Built version. Bonus: It’s built in the USA.
Whisper quietly sneaks into the USA
Expect to see the Whisper in the U.S. by April 2021.
A different 2020 surge
If I tell you that Part 103 ultralights are selling exceptionally well during COVID-19, would you believe it? I don’t blame you if you don’t — most would agree with you … but all the naysayers are wrong.
Up or down? How flies the LSA industry in this strange year?
The light aircraft industry appears to be surviving the COVID-19 mess better than expected. That means better health for the industry and more smiles for pilots.
The latest on the FAA’s proposed changes to LSA
An NPRM is not going to be forthcoming soon. Instead, the agency is preparing for a full internal review of the proposals, known as LSA 2023.
Armless pilot to fly senator to honor Americans With Disabilities Act
Jessica Cox will fly Senator Tom Harkin, lead author of the ADA, in her Ercoupe July 24.