by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 26, 2021 | 20210909, Aviation News, Experimental Aircraft, General Aviation, homebuilt aircraft, Light Sport Aircraft, News, Sonex Aircraft, sport pilot
The new high-wing design is expected to be ready for orders after EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. Read More
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 26, 2021 | Airshows & Fly-Ins, Aviation News, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, LSA, News, sport pilot
The free event features Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA), including Part 103, STOL (Short Take off and Land), and gyroplanes on one flightline. Unlike some of the bigger shows, demo flying is a lot easier at this show, organizers note. Read...
by Dan Johnson | Aug 5, 2021 | 20210812, Airshows & Fly-Ins, Aviation News, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, LSA, Opinion, Splog, sport pilot
When general aviation advocates pushed back against proposed changes to the light-sport aircraft rules — calling many of the FAA’s ideas “overly complex” — a stunning thing occurred: The FAA agreed. Many of those proposals, including Light Personal...
by Dan Johnson | Jun 21, 2021 | 20210701, Aviation News, faa, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, Opinion, sport pilot
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...
by General Aviation News Staff | May 31, 2021 | Aviation News, faa, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, News
As the FAA continues its update of the Light-Sport Aircraft and Sport Pilot rules, expect to see a new category of aircraft: Light Personal Aircraft (LPA). Read...
by Dan Johnson | May 23, 2021 | 20210603, Aviation News, flight training, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, LSA, Opinion, Splog, sport pilot
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. Read...
