What planes are Light-Sport Aircraft?

Big Thrills, Small Planes: The Best Light Sport Aircraft

• of 18. Legend Cub Amphibian.
• of 18. Evektor Harmony.
• of 18. Tecnam P92 Taildragger.
• of 18. Lockwood Aircraft AirCam.
• of 18. CubCrafters Sport Cub S2.
• of 18. Diamond HK36 Super Dimona.
• of 18. FK-Lightplanes FK12 Comet.
• of 18. ERCO Ercoupe.

Can a Light-Sport Aircraft fly IFR?

“You are not allowed to fly IFR in a Light-Sport Aircraft” is a common dismissal from many in aviation. The matter might become cloudier if you heard the advice issued by ASTM F37 on this subject to LSA producers.

What is the fastest Light-Sport Aircraft?

Operational history. A VL-3 set a world two-seat ultralight class record of 274.78 km/h (170.74 mph) in 2005.

Is a Cessna 152 a Light-Sport Aircraft?

No, the Cessna 150, 152, and 172 does not meet the definition of light-sport aircraft. All of these airplanes are over the maximum weight allowed for someone with only a sport pilot license to fly. This is a very commonly asked question since these Cessna planes are very popular and widely available.

How far can a light sport plane fly?

But you can ground skim just a few feet off the ground (a popular use of the aircraft) or cross country to altitudes as high as 18,000 feet (5.5 km). Equipped with a larger 40-gallon fuel tank, you can typically fly for about eight hours and go about 800 miles.

Can a light sport pilot fly at night?

No, someone with a sport pilot license is NOT permitted to fly at night. They are required to fly during the daytime using VFR (Visual Flight Rules).

How far can you fly a light sport aircraft?

You can fly up to 10,000 ft MSL, or 2,000 ft AGL, whichever is higher. You can not fly at night.

What kind of aircraft are light sport aircraft?

The light sport aircraft (LSA) category includes smaller planes, gliders, gyroplanes, powered parachutes, weight-shift-control aircraft, airships, and air balloons. ADS-B Out, Light Sport. Trade In’s Welcome!

Which is the best FK aircraft to fly?

The Comet is definitely the FK design which has been stressed to the highest level during load tests and flight analysis. The wing load tests for example had been driven far beyond the required test limits up to +16/-8 gs (@450kg Aerobatic MTOW), beside all other tests to meet the basic acrobatic FAR23 load requirements.

Which is better a comet or a FK?

A modern, full flaperon system gives the Comet its high agility, while offering a good low speed handling characteristic, which allows a safe landing even for the average skilled pilot with some taildragger experience. The Comet is definitely the FK design which has been stressed to the highest level during load tests and flight analysis.