> They'd have a hard time making it IFR without using a Rotax because they
> don't have enough useful load for the required back up equipment and
> systems.
Yeah, the Skycatcher is a bit on the heavy side. Still making the G300 TSOd
would solve that problem.
> My guess is that's a large part of the reason the plane is only available
> glass as well since steam gauges generally weigh more.
How much more, though? Is it as much as 10 pounds?
> Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think TSOd equipment is
> required for IFR in an LSA, just the manufacturers permission for use as
> such.
The story I got when I was looking was that an IFR LSA needed a certificated
engine, a certificated prop, and TSOd primary flight instruments.
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