Maybe not. If I have my performance numbers correct, raising the weight limitations for Light Sport Aircraft alone would not allow C-150s into the market. The maximum stall speed allowed is 45 knots. That is the clean stall speed. It appears that the clean stall speed on the C- 150 is 48 knots (42 knots with flaps). It is not likely that the FAA would change two limitations just to allow C-150s. I think Cessna would be lobbying strong against that given their investment in the FluffCatcher. Beside that, the 415D which would benefit from a high gross weight limitation has a greater useful load than C-150.
I have posted a file with a comparison. Frank Nelson N51DV - 415C TOA --- In [email protected], "Ralph Finch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Lessee...if the weight limit is changed, having many thousands of C- 150s > suddenly added to Light Sport aircraft should sink the market for Ercoupes > as LSA. > >
