And only cost 6 times more. Kevin1
--- In [email protected], <jackburwell2...@...> wrote: > > 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 >
