Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group LSA

> > Yeah, but they're using that pesky Rotax engine in them.Â
> > There you go with them D@*m European parts again.....
>
> Unfortunately if you want a reliable light aircraft engine (which allows for a realistic useful load in the LSA), you really do not have much of a choice.
> Abid
>

I'm pretty sure they chose the American built engine instead of the European one because their distributors all had mechanics that were VERY familiar with the American built enginge. They have been using it in their planes for decades.

BUT... I really believe that they WILL later allow modifications to the Rotax 912. Or some entrepeneur will come up with an STC allowing the swap.
If I remember correctly, SLSA's are NOT allowed to have ANY changes not approved by the manufacturer. And if the LSA market takes off, they will have to consider using whatever their competitors use to make more sales. That is the beauty of a capitalistic system, competition eventually wins out.

Rick

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