FAA proposes to add yet more restrictions - watch out SLSA and electric trikes!
The proposed policy effects everyone who owns a Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) airplane, trike, gli..., it is when the aircraft are switched from SLSA status to Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (ELSA) status....First Sunday: Airport Wide Swap Meet And Light Sport / Trike Fly In
Just heard from Henry - First annual Santa Paula Trike Day is Sunday October 5th, and he is welcoming folks from Friday to Monday to come and enjoy the beautiful Santa Paula Airport and Ventura Coast of CaliforniaThe Light Stuff (human-powered flight)- NOVA Parts 1-3 and some funny historical video
Wasn't sure if this should go in Seagulls, or in Part 103 (because, we all want a light pedal powered working trike-- but I'll settle for an electric one)."Black Out" Landings (When to flare if landing in the Dark)
Most trike pilots do not land at night due to license restriction or good luck with planning. Many do not have a landing light. These factors and the fact that you may some day be caught out by unforeseen circumstances and find yourself landing in the dark are good reasons to at le...Tags: pilotworkshop, Night landing, landing in dark, flare, timing, landing light, reasons, landing, light
Light Sport is alive and well .. dispelling some rumors
The aircraft are increasingly finding their way on to flight lines across the continent and the world at large. Those who fly them find the meager fuel burn and the lighter touch of reduced regulatory intrusion to be a beneficial factor in their decision making. Yet still, Light Sport Aircraft...Tags: LSA, Light sport, Industry, Economy, largely, light sport, pilot, sport, light