New Possibilities For Recreational Flight Open Up

The EAA noted the start of a new era of possibilities for recreational aviation on the occasion of the effective date of the MOSAIC – Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification – rule from the FAA.

With the EAA leading the charge of the aviation community’s effort to enact the rule, it was only appropriate that Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced the MOSAIC rule at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in this past July 22.

Jack J. Pelton, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Experimental Aircraft Association said, “The dream of flight is now more attainable, with a wider array of available aircraft that bring all the fun of recreational flying. This uses the long-established parameters of the current Sport Pilot license flight training that can now be accomplished in the expanded definition of aircraft that qualify for Sport Pilot operation.”

For recreational flyers, the new rule has high training standards that have been tailored for the enjoyment of flying. It retains the necessary basics of aircraft operation, navigation, weather, and airport procedures. Additional elements not required for basic flight ops are available for subsequent training.

An additional advantage of the new rule is that it makes more types of general aviation aircraft available for training at local flight schools and airports.

Pelton said, “It’s a great way to start with the well-established basics. In addition, it opens a pathway to build skills with expanded training later for added endorsements such as flying at night or at busier airports, if desired.”

Current sport pilots also benefit from a broader range of aircraft being available based on performance criteria rather the strict weight and speed restrictions.

Flight schools and instructors will now be permitted to deliver sport pilot training in aircraft that are typically used for private pilot training. This will likely bring more flight students to local airports and flight schools.

Pelton added, “Sport Pilot 2.0 gives more people than ever the opening to pursue their dreams of putting themselves in the pilot seat and enjoying the unique perspectives of flight. This validates the safety record over the last 20 years when the Sport Pilot license was established. Now it expands the ability for people to realize their dream with better access to achieve it.”

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