Maybe some of you know, but I'd sure be interested in knowing everything that went into FAA's decision to roost on 1320 lbs as the magic number for Light Sport Aircraft. Some of the new Light Sport Aircraft are not only fancier, but can fly faster and go further than my old 1400 lb. D model.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Cooper Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 9:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] FAA Caves on Sport Pilot On 7/2/2010 8:51 PM, ercoupe99851 wrote: > I don't know how FAA can resist a similar exemption for all aircraft > up to 1430lbs which otherwise meet the requirements if challenged in > court. The Terrafugia is licensed at 1430 lbs because, like amphibious aircraft which are also licensed at 1430 lbs, it is a dual use aircraft. The added weight is to accommodate the additional safety equipment to allow it to meet safety standards for automobiles. -- John Skyport East www.skyportservices.net
