Oshkosh Highlights The Latest On New Rule

By ANN Correspondent John Ballentyne

Last year at EAA AirVenture, FAA was proud to have just released the new (and complex) rules for sport pilots and light-sport aircraft. Predictably, the past year has been very busy for the folks in FAA Light-Sport Aviation Branch, AFS-610.

Light-Sport Aviation Branch Manager, Martin Weaver, reports that FAA is bringing six in-house experts to operate an exhibit in the FAA Aviation Safety Center from Monday, July 25th, through Sunday, July 31st. They invite you to stop by with your questions and comments.

Additionally, there are two forum topics which will be offered by FAA in five public presentations:

• Registration And Certification Of Light Sport Aircraft
• Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Duties and Responsibilities

Three of the forums will be in the ultralight area and two will be in the FAA Aviation Safety Center as follows:

Tuesday, July 26th, from 1000 - 1115 in the Ultralight tent (South Ultralight Area).

Van Stumpner from the FAA Light Sport Standardization Board will present "Registration And Certification Of Light Sport Aircraft."

Wednesday , July 27th, from 1000am - 1115 in the Ultralight tent (South Ultralight Area).

Larry Clymer from the FAA Light Sport Standardization Board will present "Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Duties and Responsibilities."

Friday , July 29th, from 1430pm - 1545 in the Ultralight tent (South Ultralight Area).

 Mark Aldridge from the FAA Light Sport Standardization Board will present "Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Duties and Responsibilities."

Saturday, July 30th, from 1130 - 1245 in the FAA Aviation Safety Center.

Martin Weaver will present "Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Duties And Responsibilities.

Saturday, July 30th, from 1430 - 1545 in the FAA Aviation Safety Center.

Van Stumpner will present "Registration And Certification Of Light Sport Aircraft."

FMI www.airventure.org/2005/events/daily_schedule.html