Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Standard category LSA

Joe,

'standard category' and 'S-LSA' (or E-LSA) aircraft are NOT the same thing.
Standard Category aircraft are approved by the FAA.
S-LSA/E-LSA aircraft are those that meet the parameters of the ASTM guidelines
for LSA aircraft and have a corresponding 'statement of compliance' from the
manufacture.

However, a standard category aircraft that meets all the restrictions of LSA
(MTOW, only 2 persons/seats, max S&L speed, max stall speed, no constant speed
prop, single engine, etc) can be flown by a sport pilot.

R. Williams

---------- Original Message -----------
From: Joe Moore <peppypilot@gmail.com>
To: Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:46:20 -0600
Subject: Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Standard category LSA

> That I understand. My post was none too clear. What I am looking for
> is a group of pilots who fly standard LSA aircraft and what their take
> in on various makes and models. I need a two seat aircraft capable of
> trips - not fast - but something I can reasonable do a 600+ mile trip
> in one day with decent vfr weather.
>
> By the way, I do have a current medical and flight review and flew my wife
> to breakfast this morning in a Turbo Arrow. But getting into my 60's, flying
> only vfr, if I buy again, I want to seriously consider LSA to avoid
> any FAA bureaucracy regarding medical conditions that may develop.
>
> On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 5:37 PM, Jim Bair <jimbair@live.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > It appears to me that Joe understands those restrictions (he mentioned
> > day VFR and no medical) from his letter and the planes he mentions are all
> > LSA. Joe, [WINDOWS-1252?]you're all set right now to fly with SP privileges
as long as you
> > have a current flight review.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
> > *From:* Richard Williams <rkwill@lewiscounty.com>
> > *Sent:* Saturday, November 27, 2010 5:25 PM
> > *To:* Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com
> > *Subject:* Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Standard category LSA
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Joe,
> >
> > After reading your post, I'm a bit confused, What exactly are you asking?
> >
> > To avoid all the medical issues, you will need to fly as a sport pilot,
> > with the
> > attendant restrictions, like no night flight.
> >
> > I do not know if the planes you mentioned meet the restrictions for LSA
> > aircraft. If they do, then you can fly one of them. If they do not, then
> > you
> > will have to look at some different planes.
> >
> > R. Williams
> >
> > ---------- Original Message -----------
> > From: "Cathy and Joe" <mailto:peppypilot%40gmail.com<peppypilot%40gmail.com>
> > >
> > To: mailto:Sport_Aircraft%40yahoogroups.com<Sport_Aircraft%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 22:16:51 -0000
> > Subject: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Standard category LSA
> >
> > > Geetings all!
> > >
> > > I am a brand new member and hope I am in the right place.
> > >
> > > I have been an intrument rated private pilot SEL for 28 years and
> > > former owner of a Cherokee 140. I am thinking of jumping back into
> > > ownership, but at my age, would prefer a LSA to avoid the medical
> > > bureaucray of the FAA should a medical condition develop. Most of my
> > > flying nowadays is day vfr with my wife or a buddy anyway, so not much
> > > to be lost.
> > >
> > > Legacy aircraft seem to include Luscomb, Ercoupe, Aeronca, Taylorcraft
> > > and Piper Cubs.
> > >
> > > I am hoping this group has some experience with these aircraft and/or
> > > can point me in the right direction.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Joe
> > ------- End of Original Message -------
> >
> >
> >
------- End of Original Message -------

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