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Maximum gross takeoff weight-1,320 lbs, or
1,430 lbs for seaplanes.
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Lighter-than-air maximum gross weight-660 lbs
(300 kg.)
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Maximum stall speed-51 mph (45 knots)
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Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)-138 mph (120 knots)
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Single or two-seat aircraft only (pilot and one passenger)
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Single, reciprocating engine (if powered), including rotary or diesel engines.
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Fixed or ground-adjustable propeller
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Unpressurized cabin
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Fixed landing gear, except for an aircraft intended for operation on water or a glider.
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Can be manufactured and sold ready-to-fly under a new Special Light-Sport aircraft certification category. Aircraft must
meet ASTM industry consensus standards. Aircraft under this certification may
be used for sport and recreation, flight training, and aircraft rental.
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Can be licensed Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) if kit- or plans-built. Aircraft under this certification may
be used only for sport and recreation and flight instruction for the owner of the aircraft.
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Can be licensed Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) if the aircraft has previously been operated as an
Ultralight but
does not meet the FAR Part 103 definition of an Ultralight vehicle. These
aircraft must be transitioned to E-LSA category no later than January 31, 2008.
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Will have FAA registration-N-number and an
Airworthiness certificate.
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Aircraft category and class includes: Airplane
(Land/Sea), Gyroplane, Airship, Balloon, Weight-Shift-Control ("Trike"
Land/Sea), Glider, and Powered Parachute.
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U.S. or foreign manufacture of light-sport
aircraft is authorized.
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Aircraft with a standard airworthiness
certificate that meet above specifications may be flown by sport pilots.
However, the aircraft must remain in standard category and cannot be changed
to light-sport aircraft category. Holders of a sport pilot certificate may
fly an aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate if it meets the
definition of a light-sport aircraft.
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May be operated at night if the aircraft is
equipped per FAR 91.205, if such operations are allowed by the aircraft's
operating limitations and the pilot holds at least a Private Pilot certificate
and a minimum of a third-class medical.
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The definition of a light-sport aircraft includes
Fixed wing airplanes, powered parachutes, weight-shift control aircraft
(i.e., Trikes), balloons, airships, gliders and gyroplanes.
