Light-sport Aircraft
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A Light-sport aircraft, also known as light sport aircraft or LSA, is a small aircraft
that is simple to fly and which meets certain regulations set by a National aviation authority
restricting weight and performance. For example, in Australia
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
defines a light-sport aircraft as a heavier-than-air or lighter-than-air craft, other than a helicopter, with a maximum gross takeoff weight of not more than 560 kilograms (1,234.6 lb) for lighter-than-air craft; 600 kilograms (1,322.8 lb) for heavier-than-air craft not intended for operation on water; or 650 kilograms (1,433 lb) for aircraft intended for operation on water. It must have a maximum stall
speed of 45 knots (24.5 m/s) in landing configuration; a maximum of two seats; a maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)—138 mph (120 knots) CAS; fixed undercarriage (except for amphibious aircraft which may have repositionable gear, and gliders which may have retractable gear); an unpressurized cabin; and a single non-turbine engine driving a propeller
if it is a powered aircraft.
Aircraft which qualify as LSA may be operated by holders of a Sport Pilot certificate, whether they are registered as Light Sport Aircraft or not. Pilots with a private, recreational, or higher pilot certificate
may also fly LSA, even if their medical certificates
have expired, so long as they have a valid driver's license
to prove that they are in good enough health to fly. LSA also have less restrictive maintenance
requirements and may be maintained and inspected by traditionally certificated Aircraft Maintenance Technician
s, by individuals holding a Repairman: Light Sport certificate, and (in some cases) by their pilots and/or owners.
), rotorcraft
(gyroplanes only, not helicopter
s), powered parachute
s, weight-shift control
aircraft (commonly known as trikes), and lighter-than-air craft
(free balloons
and airship
s) may all be certificated as LSA if they fall within the weight and other guidelines established by the FAA.
The U.S. definition of an LSA is similar to most other countries' definition of "microlight" or "ultralight" aircraft. Except for the LSA's relatively generous MTOW of 1320 pounds, the other countries' microlight definitions are typically less restrictive, not limiting airspeed or the use of variable-pitch propellers
.
By contrast, the U.S. FAA has a separate definition of ultralight aircraft defined in Federal Aviation Regulations
. Aircraft falling within the U.S. ultralight specifications are extremely lightweight (less than 254 pounds if powered, or 155 pounds if unpowered), are intended for manned operation by a single occupant, have a fuel capacity of five U.S. gallons or less, a maximum calibrated airspeed
of not more than 55 knots, and a maximum stall speed of not more than 24 knots. Ultralight aircraft in the U.S.
do not require pilot licensing, medical certification, or aircraft registration
.
Aircraft certified as light-sport aircraft exceed the limitations defined for ultralight aircraft and require that the pilot possess, at a minimum, a Sport Pilot certificate. Among these aircraft were found those that were specifically designed to meet the LSA requirements, as well as overweight ultralights (commonly known as "fat ultralights") that previously were operated in technical violation of 14 CFR 103.
In addition to aircraft specifically designed to meet the LSA requirements, certain certificated aircraft, such as the original Piper Cub, happen to fall within the definition of a light-sport aircraft and can be operated by individuals holding FAA Sport Pilot certificates. The aircraft can not be re-certificated as LSA, however: although Sport Pilots may operate conventionally certificated aircraft that fall within the definition of an LSA, the aircraft themselves continue to be certificated in their original categories.
Several designers and manufacturers of experimental aircraft
kits are working to develop models that are compliant with the light-sport aircraft rules.
LSA News and Comparisons
Aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air, or, in general, the atmosphere of a planet. An aircraft counters the force of gravity by using either static lift or by using the dynamic lift of an airfoil, or in a few cases the downward thrust from jet engines.Although...
that is simple to fly and which meets certain regulations set by a National aviation authority
National aviation authority
The National Aviation Authority is the government statutory authority in each country that oversees the approval and regulation of civil aviation.-Role:...
restricting weight and performance. For example, in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is the Australian national aviation authority , the government statutory authority responsible for the regulation of civil aviation.-History:...
defines a light-sport aircraft as a heavier-than-air or lighter-than-air craft, other than a helicopter, with a maximum gross takeoff weight of not more than 560 kilograms (1,234.6 lb) for lighter-than-air craft; 600 kilograms (1,322.8 lb) for heavier-than-air craft not intended for operation on water; or 650 kilograms (1,433 lb) for aircraft intended for operation on water. It must have a maximum stall
Stall (flight)
In fluid dynamics, a stall is a reduction in the lift coefficient generated by a foil as angle of attack increases. This occurs when the critical angle of attack of the foil is exceeded...
speed of 45 knots (24.5 m/s) in landing configuration; a maximum of two seats; a maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)—138 mph (120 knots) CAS; fixed undercarriage (except for amphibious aircraft which may have repositionable gear, and gliders which may have retractable gear); an unpressurized cabin; and a single non-turbine engine driving a propeller
Propeller (aircraft)
Aircraft propellers or airscrews convert rotary motion from piston engines or turboprops to provide propulsive force. They may be fixed or variable pitch. Early aircraft propellers were carved by hand from solid or laminated wood with later propellers being constructed from metal...
if it is a powered aircraft.
Aircraft which qualify as LSA may be operated by holders of a Sport Pilot certificate, whether they are registered as Light Sport Aircraft or not. Pilots with a private, recreational, or higher pilot certificate
Pilot certification in the United States
Pilot certification in the United States is required for an individual to act as a pilot of an aircraft. It is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration , a branch of the Department of Transportation...
may also fly LSA, even if their medical certificates
Medical certifications for pilots
Every pilot, in order to legally exercise the privileges of his or her pilot license or certificate, must have one of three types of medical certification, which are governed by the civil aviation authority which issued his or her license or certificate. Each certificate must be issued by a doctor...
have expired, so long as they have a valid driver's license
Driver's license
A driver's license/licence , or driving licence is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. Most U.S...
to prove that they are in good enough health to fly. LSA also have less restrictive maintenance
Aircraft maintenance
Aircraft maintenance is the overhaul, repair, inspection or modification of an aircraft or aircraft component.Maintenance includes the installation or removal of a component from an aircraft or aircraft subassembly, but does not include:...
requirements and may be maintained and inspected by traditionally certificated Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Aircraft maintenance technician, as used in the United States, refers to an individual who holds a mechanic certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration; the rules for certification, and for certificate-holders, are detailed in Subpart D of Part 65 of the Federal Aviation Regulations ,...
s, by individuals holding a Repairman: Light Sport certificate, and (in some cases) by their pilots and/or owners.
Aircraft certification
Several different kinds of aircraft may be certificated as LSA. Airplanes (both powered and glidersGlider aircraft
Glider aircraft are heavier-than-air craft that are supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against their lifting surfaces, and whose free flight does not depend on an engine. Mostly these types of aircraft are intended for routine operation without engines, though engine failure can...
), rotorcraft
Rotorcraft
A rotorcraft or rotary wing aircraft is a heavier-than-air flying machine that uses lift generated by wings, called rotor blades, that revolve around a mast. Several rotor blades mounted to a single mast are referred to as a rotor. The International Civil Aviation Organization defines a rotorcraft...
(gyroplanes only, not helicopter
Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally...
s), powered parachute
Powered parachute
A powered parachute is a parachute with motor and wheels. The aircraft's airspeed is typically about 25–35 mph . PPCs operate safely at heights ranging from a few feet off the ground to altitudes as high as 18,000+ feet...
s, weight-shift control
Weight-shift control
Weight-shift control as a means of Aircraft flight control is widely used in hang gliders, powered hang gliders, and ultralight aircraft.- External links :* * * with strong echo of George A. Spratt's 1929 control-wing use of the TCF.* Seagull Aerosports...
aircraft (commonly known as trikes), and lighter-than-air craft
Aerostat
An aerostat is a craft that remains aloft primarily through the use of buoyant lighter than air gases, which impart lift to a vehicle with nearly the same overall density as air. Aerostats include free balloons, airships, and moored balloons...
(free balloons
Balloon (aircraft)
A balloon is a type of aircraft that remains aloft due to its buoyancy. A balloon travels by moving with the wind. It is distinct from an airship, which is a buoyant aircraft that can be propelled through the air in a controlled manner....
and airship
Airship
An airship or dirigible is a type of aerostat or "lighter-than-air aircraft" that can be steered and propelled through the air using rudders and propellers or other thrust mechanisms...
s) may all be certificated as LSA if they fall within the weight and other guidelines established by the FAA.
The U.S. definition of an LSA is similar to most other countries' definition of "microlight" or "ultralight" aircraft. Except for the LSA's relatively generous MTOW of 1320 pounds, the other countries' microlight definitions are typically less restrictive, not limiting airspeed or the use of variable-pitch propellers
Controllable pitch propeller
A controllable pitch propeller or variable pitch propeller is a type of propeller with blades that can be rotated around their long axis to change their pitch...
.
By contrast, the U.S. FAA has a separate definition of ultralight aircraft defined in Federal Aviation Regulations
Federal Aviation Regulations
The Federal Aviation Regulations, or FARs, are rules prescribed by the Federal Aviation Administration governing all aviation activities in the United States. The FARs are part of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations...
. Aircraft falling within the U.S. ultralight specifications are extremely lightweight (less than 254 pounds if powered, or 155 pounds if unpowered), are intended for manned operation by a single occupant, have a fuel capacity of five U.S. gallons or less, a maximum calibrated airspeed
Calibrated airspeed
Calibrated airspeed is the speed shown by a conventional airspeed indicator after correction for instrument error and position error. Most civilian EFIS displays also show CAS...
of not more than 55 knots, and a maximum stall speed of not more than 24 knots. Ultralight aircraft in the U.S.
Ultralight aircraft (United States)
Ultralight aircraft in the United States are much smaller and lighter than ultralight aircraft in all other countries.In the USA ultralights are classified as vehicles and not aircraft and are thus not required to be registered or for the pilot to have a pilot licence or certificate.- US definition...
do not require pilot licensing, medical certification, or aircraft registration
Aircraft registration
An aircraft registration is a unique alphanumeric string that identifies a civil aircraft, in similar fashion to a licence plate on an automobile...
.
Aircraft certified as light-sport aircraft exceed the limitations defined for ultralight aircraft and require that the pilot possess, at a minimum, a Sport Pilot certificate. Among these aircraft were found those that were specifically designed to meet the LSA requirements, as well as overweight ultralights (commonly known as "fat ultralights") that previously were operated in technical violation of 14 CFR 103.
In addition to aircraft specifically designed to meet the LSA requirements, certain certificated aircraft, such as the original Piper Cub, happen to fall within the definition of a light-sport aircraft and can be operated by individuals holding FAA Sport Pilot certificates. The aircraft can not be re-certificated as LSA, however: although Sport Pilots may operate conventionally certificated aircraft that fall within the definition of an LSA, the aircraft themselves continue to be certificated in their original categories.
Several designers and manufacturers of experimental aircraft
Experimental aircraft
An experimental aircraft is an aircraft that has not yet been fully proven in flight. Often, this implies that new aerospace technologies are being tested on the aircraft, though the label is more broad....
kits are working to develop models that are compliant with the light-sport aircraft rules.
Aircraft
The FAA's list: Light Sport Aircraft: Existing Type Certificated Models.| Design | Manufacturer | Engine | Max. Cruise | Max. Range | Price | Orders | Availability | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sling 2 | The Airplane Factory | Rotax 912 ULS | 109 kn (201 km/h) | 810 NM (1500 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 125,000 (Basic, Ready-to-Fly) |
30+ | 2011 | Certified RTF & Kit | |
| Czech Sport Aircraft - SportCruiser/PiperSport | Czech Sport Aircraft, s.a. | Rotax 912 ULS | 118 kn (218 km/h) | 600 NM (924 km) | www.czechsportusa.com | 170+ delivered | Available since 2006 | Certified | |
| Pipistrel Sinus LSA Pipistrel Sinus -References:****-See also:... |
Pipistrel Pipistrel Pipistrel d.o.o Ajdovščina is a Slovenian light aircraft manufacturerbased in Ajdovščina. Its owner and director is Ivo Boscarol.- Aircraft :* Pipistrel Alpha Trainer* Pipistrel Sinus* Pipistrel Virus* Pipistrel Virus SW* Pipistrel Taurus... |
Rotax 912 80 hp | 120 kn (222 km/h) | 790 NM (1000 km) | € Euro The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,... 69,900 (Basic, ready to fly) |
300+ | Available since 1995 | Certified Airplane & Glider RTF & Kit | |
| Pipistrel Virus LSA Pipistrel Virus - References :... |
Pipistrel Pipistrel Pipistrel d.o.o Ajdovščina is a Slovenian light aircraft manufacturerbased in Ajdovščina. Its owner and director is Ivo Boscarol.- Aircraft :* Pipistrel Alpha Trainer* Pipistrel Sinus* Pipistrel Virus* Pipistrel Virus SW* Pipistrel Taurus... |
Rotax 912 80 hp | 120 kn (222 km/h) | 790 NM (1000 km) | € Euro The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,... 69,900 (Basic, ready to fly) |
300+ | Available | Certified Airplane & Glider RTF & Kit | |
| Pipistrel Virus SW LSA Pipistrel Virus - References :... |
Pipistrel Pipistrel Pipistrel d.o.o Ajdovščina is a Slovenian light aircraft manufacturerbased in Ajdovščina. Its owner and director is Ivo Boscarol.- Aircraft :* Pipistrel Alpha Trainer* Pipistrel Sinus* Pipistrel Virus* Pipistrel Virus SW* Pipistrel Taurus... |
Rotax 912 80 hp | 120 kn (222 km/h) | 790 NM (1000 km) | € Euro The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,... 76,000 (Basic, ready to fly) |
300+ | Available | Certified LSA Airplane & Kit | |
| Pipistrel Taurus LSA Pipistrel Taurus |-See also:... |
Pipistrel Pipistrel Pipistrel d.o.o Ajdovščina is a Slovenian light aircraft manufacturerbased in Ajdovščina. Its owner and director is Ivo Boscarol.- Aircraft :* Pipistrel Alpha Trainer* Pipistrel Sinus* Pipistrel Virus* Pipistrel Virus SW* Pipistrel Taurus... |
Rotax 503 55 hp | 120 kn (222 km/h) | 150 NM (300km) | € Euro The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,... 89,500 (Basic, ready to fly) |
300+ | Available | Certified LSA Glider | |
| Sting S4 | SportairUSA, LC (distributor) | Rotax 912 | 120 kn (222 km/h) | 790 NM (1000 km) | Sting.aero/pricing-options | 70+ | Available | Certified | |
| Hawk Arrow II SLSA CGS Hawk The CGS Hawk is a family of high wing, strut-braced, pusher configuration, single and two-seats-in-tandem ultralight aircraft, designed by Chuck Slusarczyk and manufactured by CGS Aviation.-Development:... |
CGS Aviation CGS Hawk The CGS Hawk is a family of high wing, strut-braced, pusher configuration, single and two-seats-in-tandem ultralight aircraft, designed by Chuck Slusarczyk and manufactured by CGS Aviation.-Development:... |
Rotax 582 Rotax 582 |-Specifications :-External links:*... , Rotax 912, HKS 700e HKS 700E |-See also:... , HKS 700T, Jabiru 2200 Jabiru 2200 | -See also:-External links:* *... |
70 kn (130 km/h) | 130 NM Nautical mile The nautical mile is a unit of length that is about one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian, but is approximately one minute of arc of longitude only at the equator... |
US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 44,995 (Basic) |
170+ (since 1992) | 2008 | Certified | |
| 3Xtrim Navigator 600 | 3Xtrim 3Xtrim Aircraft Factory The 3Xtrim Aircraft Factory, or Zakłady Lotnicze 3Xtrim Sp.z o.o.in Polish, is an aircraft manufacturer located in the city of Bielsko-Biała, in southern Poland.... |
100 HP Rotax 912 ULS | 104 kn (193 km/h) | 747 NM | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 99,000 (Basic) |
2008 | Certified | ||
| ACS-100 Sora | Advanced Composite Solutions | 120 kn (222 km/h) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 75,000 |
Kit Homebuilt aircraft Also known as amateur-built aircraft or kit planes, homebuilt aircraft are constructed by persons for whom this is not a professional activity. These aircraft may be constructed from "scratch," from plans, or from assembly kits.-Overview:... |
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| Aerotrek A240 (tricycle gear) or A220 (taildragger) (previously EuroFox) | Aeropro CZ / fly-Aerotrek.com | Rotax 912UL / ULS | 115 kn (213 km/h) | 570 NM (1056 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 67,950 |
300+ sold. | since 1990. | Certified | |
| Breezer (80 hp) | Breezer Aircraft | Rotax 912 UL2 | 96 kn (178 km/h) | 497 NM (920 km) | |||||
| Ikarus C42 Ikarus C42 -See also:-External links:* * *... (80 hp) |
Comco Ikarus | Rotax 912 UL2 | 105 kn 194 km/h | Certified | |||||
| Aviasud Mistral Aviasud Mistral -References:* Lambert, Mark . Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1993-94. Coulsdon, UK: Jane's Data Division, 1993. ISBN 0-7106-1066-1.* Taylor, John W.R. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1988-89. Jane's Defence Data, 1988. ISBN 0-7106-0867-5.... |
Aviasud Engineering Aviasud Engineering Aviasud Engineering was a French company that specialised in composite lightweight aircraft.From 1980, it produced:*The 1983 Aviasud Sirocco ; single-seat parasol monoplane.... |
Rotax 582 Rotax 582 |-Specifications :-External links:*... DCDI |
65 kn (120 km/h) | 270 NM, 500 km | |||||
| Cirrus SRS | Cirrus Design Cirrus Design The Cirrus Aircraft Corporation is an aircraft manufacturer that was founded in 1984 by Alan and Dale Klapmeier to produce the VK-30 kit aircraft.... |
Rotax 912 | 120 kn (222 km/h) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 110,000-US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 120,000 |
Unknown, Project Suspended | Certified | |||
| CZAW Mermaid | CZAW /Wet Aero USA | Jabiru 3300 Jabiru 3300 -References:* *... or Rotax 912S |
110 kn (204 km/h) | 450 NM (833 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 155,000 , no kits |
2006 | Certified | ||
| Europa XS Europa XS The Europa XS and Europa Classic are a family of British composite two-place low-wing monoplanes, manufactured by Europa Aircraft and supplied as kits for amateur construction. More than 450 Europas have been completed.... |
Europa Aircraft (2004) | Rotax 912 / 912 S / 914 Rotax 914 -References:*... or Jabiru Aircraft Jabiru Aircraft Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd is an Australian aircraft manufacturer that produces a range of kit- and ready-built civil light aircraft in Bundaberg, Queensland. The company also designs and manufactures a range of light aircraft engines... |
120 kn (222 km/h) | 750 NM | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 40,500 w/o engine |
2009 | Kit | ||
| Allegro 2007 Allegro 2007 -External links:*... |
FANTASY AIR FANTASY AIR Fantasy Air was a Czech aircraft manufacturer. The company started building ultralight aircraft in the 1990s. Fantasy Air manufactured the Allegro 2007 aircraft under microlight/ultralight regulations in several countries and under the Light-sport aircraft rules in the US.The company made a deal... |
Rotax 912 or Rotax 912S | 119 kn (220 km/h) | 750 NM (1400 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 82,000 |
2008 | Certified | ||
| Flight Design CTSW Flight Design CTSW The Flight Design CT series is a family of high-wing, tricycle undercarriage, two seat ultralight and light-sport aircraft produced by Flight Design of Germany... |
Flight Design Flight Design Flight Design is a German aircraft manufacturer based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen.The company started building hang gliders and ultralight aircraft in the 1980s and added paragliders in 2001.... |
Rotax 912 S | 120 kn (222 km/h) | 540 NM (1000 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 101,390 |
150+ | 2005 | Certified | |
| Sport Hornet LRS | Higher Class Aviation | Rotax 912 or Rotax 582 Rotax 582 |-Specifications :-External links:*... |
100 kn (185 km/h) | 450 NM (833 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 59,995 (Rotax 582 Rotax 582 |-Specifications :-External links:*... $45K), (kit $20K w/o engine) |
40+ | 2009 | Certified | |
| Icon A5 ICON A5 The ICON A5 is an American amphibious light-sport aircraft being developed by ICON Aircraft. A concept aircraft was flown in 2008 but production has not started.-Design:... |
Icon Aircraft Icon Aircraft ICON Aircraft is a privately-held American aircraft design and production company. It is currently focusing on the refinement and development of the ICON A5, an amphibious light sport aircraft that is scheduled to begin production in late 2012.... |
Rotax 912 ULS | 105 kn (195 km/h) | 300 NM (556 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 139,000 |
700 | 2013 | ||
| Kitfox | Kitfox Aircraft | Rotax 912 S | 109 kn (201 km/h) | 530 NM (980 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 25,000 (kit price) |
4000+ (since 1984) | 2008 | Elsa Kit/Certified | |
| Paradise P-I | Paradise Aircraft | 100 HP Rotax 912 ULS | 120 kn (184 km/h) | 747 NM (1385 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 108,800 (Basic) |
2008 | Certified | ||
| Cheetah XLS | Rainbow Aircraft (pty) ltd. | Rotax 912 or Rotax 582 Rotax 582 |-Specifications :-External links:*... or Jabiru 2200 Jabiru 2200 | -See also:-External links:* *... A |
83 kn (153 km/h) | 450 NM (833 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 48,450 (Rotax 582 sLSA ), (kit US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 22,000) |
100+ | 2001 | Elsa Kit/Certified | |
| Remos G-3 | Remos Aircraft | Rotax 912 ULS 100HP | 120 kn (222 km/h) | 550 NM / 1000 km | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 109,500 |
2007 | Certified | ||
| Remos GX Remos GX |-References:**-External links:***... |
Remos Aircraft | Rotax 912 ULS 100HP | 115 kn (212 km/h) | 450 NM (833 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... $125,000 |
Certified | |||
| SKYLEADER 500 LSA | JIHLAVAN airplanes, s.r.o. | Rotax 912 S or 914 Rotax 914 -References:*... Turbo |
120 kn (222 km/h) | 520 NM (960 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 113,000 |
140+ | 2008 | Certified | |
| Tecnam P2004 Tecnam P2004 -See also:... |
Tecnam Aircraft | Rotax 912 S | 116 kn (222 km/h) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 99,900 |
100+ | 2005 | Certified | ||
| AMD Zodiac AMD Zodiac The Zodiac is a family of Canadian all-metal, two-seat, fixed landing gear airplanes that first flew in 1984. The aircraft have been produced as kits and completed aircraft by Zenair in Canada and Zenith Aircraft Company in the USA.... (S-LSA) |
Zenith Aircraft Company Zenith Aircraft Company Zenith Aircraft Company is in the exclusive business of designing, developing and manufacturing kit aircraft. The independent, privately owned company was formed in 1992 in Mexico, Missouri, centrally located in the United States, and is based in 20,000+ sq.ft. production facilities at Mexico... (Kit) |
Continental O-200 + Others | 120 kn (222 km/h) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 84,900 |
Certified | ||||
| Skyeton K-10 Swift | Skyeton | Rotax 912 ULS 100HP | 120 kn (222 km/h) | 486 NM (900 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 70,00 (Basic) |
2006 | Certified | ||
| Storm Rally Storm Rally -External links:* * *... |
Storm Aircraft | Rotax 912 ULS | 120 kn (222 km/h) | 450 NM (830 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 109,999 (Standard) |
2004 | Certified | ||
| Storm Century Storm Century -External links:*... |
Storm Aircraft | Rotax 912 ULS | 120 kn (222 km/h) | 450 NM (830 km) | US$ United States dollar The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies.... 111,999 (Standard) |
2004 | Certified |
See also
Canadian Advanced Ultralight AircraftExternal links
- Light-Sport Aircraft - U.S. Federal Aviation AdministrationFederal Aviation AdministrationThe Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. An agency of the United States Department of Transportation, it has authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S...
(FAA) - Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft - Experimental Aircraft AssociationExperimental Aircraft AssociationThe Experimental Aircraft Association is an international organization of aviation enthusiasts based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Since its inception it has grown internationally with over 160,000 members and about 1,000 chapters worldwide....
(EAA) - Sport Pilot and Light-Sport Aircraft - Aircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationAircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationThe Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is a Frederick, Maryland-based non-profit political organization. Incorporated on 15 May 1939, AOPA's membership consists mainly of general aviation pilots in the United States...
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