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October 08, 2018

Updated: LSA Shakeup! EAA Confirms Major Changes to LSA Weight/Speed Criteria

Out Of Right Field, EAA Confirms Massive LSA Reg Change For January Rulemaking Effort and Eventual NPRM

Updated, throughout 10.07.18 with additional or expanded detail: The first hints of an interesting rumor caught us a little off guard a few weeks ago, but recent comments and messaging from EAA's Jack Pelton has confirmed that massive changes are coming soon to an LSA near you. The details are still sketchy, and a few text messages have confirmed the basics, but the initial reports indicate that the maximum weight criteria for a Light Sport Aircraft will be increased in a January Rulemaking effort followed by an NPRM due to cooperative efforts by EAA and the FAA--who are starting to look like they really want GA to s

Florida Man Has Diverse Aviation Experience From Ultralights To Airlines

Mark Solper of Fort Pierce, Florida, who has long experience in ultralights and a variety of other aircraft types, has been named chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Ultralight and Light-Sport Aircraft Council. He succeeds Carla Larsh, who is retiring from the post after having chaired that council for the past decade.