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Light Sport Aviation

Light Sport Aviation is a category within general aviation that is primarily focused on recreational flying rather than military or commercial operations.

It caters to aviation enthusiasts by offering specific restrictions and limitations.

Participation in light sport aviation is typically limited to private flying and flight training for obtaining a license.

Light Sport Aviation encompasses a wide range of light aircraft, including gliders, gyrocopters, and light fixed-wing aircraft (LSA). These aircraft have a maximum capacity of two passengers.

How to Become a Sport Pilot

To become a sport pilot, you need to follow these steps:
  • Meet Medical and Eligibility Requirements.
  • Pass the GACA Sport Pilot Knowledge Test.
  • Receive flight instruction from a certified flight instructor "CFI" in a suitable aircraft.
  • Pass the GACA Sport Pilot Practical Test.
  • Receive a Sport Pilot Certificate "SPL", with all category and class privileges endorsed in your logbook.

If you are already a General authority of civil aviation GACA Certificated Pilot and wish to exercise Sport Pilot privileges, you must:

  • Hold category and class ratings for light sport Airplane "LSA" flying, with additional category and class privileges endorsed in your logbook.
  • Possess at least GACA 3rd class medical certificate.
  • Maintain a current Flight Review.
  • Complete three takeoffs and landings within 90 days (if carrying a passenger).
  • Operate only General Authority of Civil Aviation "GACA" Certificated light sport Airplanes "LSAs".
  • Comply with all Sport Pilot privileges and limitations.
  • Exercise Sport Pilot privileges accordingly.

By following these steps and meeting the requirements, you can become a qualified sport pilot and enjoy the privileges associated with light sport aviation.

The specific requirements for light sport aircraft include:

  1. Maximum takeoff weight:
    • 1,320 pounds (600 kilograms) for aircraft not intended for operation on water
    • 1,430 pounds (650 kilograms) for aircraft intended for operation on water.
  2. Maximum airspeed in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH):
    • Not exceeding 120 knots CAS under standard atmospheric conditions at sea level.
  3. Maximum stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed without the use of lift-enhancing devices (VS1):
    • Not exceeding 45 knots CAS at the aircraft's maximum certificated takeoff weight and most critical center of gravity.
  4. Maximum seating capacity:
    • No more than two persons, including the pilot.
  5. Other specific requirements depending on the aircraft type, such as engine type, propeller system, rotor system (for gyroplanes), cabin type, and landing gear configuration.

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