So, what is LSA or Sport Pilot, you ask?

What is a Sport Pilot?

- You must be a minimum of 17 years of age. (16 for glider and balloon)

- You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.

- All applicants must take a 40 question multiple choice test and score 70% or better.

- You must have a valid drivers license or an FAA medical.

- You must complete 20 hours of flight time. (15 hours with an instructor and 5 hours of solo time)

What is a Light Sport Aircraft, LSA?

The FAA has defined light sport aircraft as simple-to-operate, easy-to-fly aircraft that, since initial certification,

has continued to meet the following performance definition:

- Maximum gross weight of 1320 lbs.

- Maximum stall speed of 51 mph (45 knots)

- Two place maximum (pilot and one passenger)

 - Fixed landing gear

- Fixed or ground adjustable propeller

- Day VFR (daylight civil twilight) flight only

- Fly up to 10,000 feet above mean sea level (MSL)

- Fly in class E and G airspace only (class B, C and D airspace with appropriate training)

- Cross country flying anywhere in the USA

Need more information?  

 Check this:  www.sportpilot.org

 Or check FAA’s website:

              www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/sport_pilot/

or:          www.faa.gov