This is very good news... If they follow through with it. As soon as it gets done, I'm ordering my constant speed prop. Do you have any idea what the "performance based" weight limit will go to in our Bristell's? And will we need a cert from Bristell?
The proposal includes "continuously since certification" language for the constant speed prop. This may be worth commenting on. There is no actual weight limit - it's just the stall speed and number of seats. If your Bristell stall below 54 knots CAS flaps up - it's good to go. But, if you have an aircraft currently certificated at 1320 gross and you want to increase the gross to match the European specs (which I assume are higher) then that would likely require an STC.
@@LightAndSportyGuy Thanks James. I like your vid. I'm going to sell my Bristell and buy a new plane soon. Check out page 27 of the PDF file. Looks like any plane can be flown by a Sport Pilot as long as it meets the new definition. I'm currently flying as a PP with Basic Med, but I know that sooner or later I may need to fly as a SP (75 years old). I think you're right about modifying any existing plane. BTW, check out the Risen plane. Stall speed fits and it goes up to 250 KTS. Rick
@LightAndSportyGuy the manufacturer of that aircraft will change the aircraft weight to what it was originally built at, but lowered on paper for LSA. Some have been built for 1500 to 1800lbs, but lowered on paper. No STC required, because it is not a certified part 23 aircraft. The carbon cub is originally tested for 1800lbs for example
So they are doing away with EAB LSA aircraft? If I understand this correctly, So if I have a LSA certificate that I’m working on presently. I can’t buy a LSA Kit from Zenith and build and fly it myself? My plan was to finish my LSA certificate, then order the new Zenith match hole design CH701 LSA. Plus the CH701 Aircraft has a Stall speed of 30mph. You said the new rule is 54 knots (62mph). This will kill the Short Take Off and Land Back Country Aircraft kits. Most people buy these kits to fly low and slow. A low stall speed is required for a back country aircraft. If you are right and a LSA pilot is restricted to a fast aircraft I feel this will kill the Bushplane kit Aircraft market. Am I missing something?? 3/4 of all kit planes on the market have a Stall speed lower than 62mph
@@goldenoldie3524 oh I understand now. I just rewatched the video and understand. I was getting worried, because my buddy has a the old style Zenith 701 and his stall speed is 28-30mph. For a Bushplane I want to still have the wings flying at 30 without breaking over. The whole EAB thing has me worried. I was excited to build my own aircraft. 1. To save money, but 2. I want to learn everything about my Aircraft. I feel you get that with EAB. Maybe they will require Build Centers to help oversee the build for safety? If they screw with the Kit built Aircraft they will limit the number of people who can afford to own and fly a Aircraft. Not everyone can spend $250k on a S-LSA. But I can afford a $30k kit from Zenith and buy a $12k 130hp Honda Auto conversion from Viking. But on the other hand this opens up a new world where I can buy a Cessna 120,140,150,152 and fly it under LSA rules if I understand right. You can find a used Cessna 150 cheaper than I can build a EAB. And it’s a certified aircraft built by a manufacturer. A lot to think about.
fantastic news. I am looking for speed, RG, and four seats to carry the dogs in the back. I also like the idea of a glass display.
No speed limit. The rule says, however, that keeping the 10k MSL/2k AGL limit means that current airspace rules will limit Sport Pilots to 250 knots
Sling TSI has a high stall speed and would not qualify for the new rules
will this result in any changes in part 103 ultralights? maybe give them 200lbs or so?
Would these new rules allow me to fly a Cessna 182RG?
If they pass as proposed and the clean stall speed is 54 kts or less, I would guess yes. Rick
This is very good news... If they follow through with it. As soon as it gets done, I'm ordering my constant speed prop. Do you have any idea what the "performance based" weight limit will go to in our Bristell's? And will we need a cert from Bristell?
I suspect most of the rule will be implemented. Not sure if they will allow modifications to current models. Hope so. Rick
The proposal includes "continuously since certification" language for the constant speed prop. This may be worth commenting on. There is no actual weight limit - it's just the stall speed and number of seats. If your Bristell stall below 54 knots CAS flaps up - it's good to go. But, if you have an aircraft currently certificated at 1320 gross and you want to increase the gross to match the European specs (which I assume are higher) then that would likely require an STC.
@@LightAndSportyGuy Thanks James. I like your vid. I'm going to sell my Bristell and buy a new plane soon. Check out page 27 of the PDF file. Looks like any plane can be flown by a Sport Pilot as long as it meets the new definition. I'm currently flying as a PP with Basic Med, but I know that sooner or later I may need to fly as a SP (75 years old). I think you're right about modifying any existing plane. BTW, check out the Risen plane. Stall speed fits and it goes up to 250 KTS. Rick
@LightAndSportyGuy the manufacturer of that aircraft will change the aircraft weight to what it was originally built at, but lowered on paper for LSA. Some have been built for 1500 to 1800lbs, but lowered on paper. No STC required, because it is not a certified part 23 aircraft. The carbon cub is originally tested for 1800lbs for example
So they are doing away with EAB LSA aircraft? If I understand this correctly, So if I have a LSA certificate that I’m working on presently. I can’t buy a LSA Kit from Zenith and build and fly it myself? My plan was to finish my LSA certificate, then order the new Zenith match hole design CH701 LSA. Plus the CH701 Aircraft has a Stall speed of 30mph. You said the new rule is 54 knots (62mph). This will kill the Short Take Off and Land Back Country Aircraft kits. Most people buy these kits to fly low and slow. A low stall speed is required for a back country aircraft.
If you are right and a LSA pilot is restricted to a fast aircraft I feel this will kill the Bushplane kit Aircraft market. Am I missing something?? 3/4 of all kit planes on the market have a Stall speed lower than 62mph
The 54 kts is the top limit. No minimum. Rick
@@goldenoldie3524 oh I understand now. I just rewatched the video and understand. I was getting worried, because my buddy has a the old style Zenith 701 and his stall speed is 28-30mph. For a Bushplane I want to still have the wings flying at 30 without breaking over.
The whole EAB thing has me worried. I was excited to build my own aircraft. 1. To save money, but 2. I want to learn everything about my Aircraft. I feel you get that with EAB. Maybe they will require Build Centers to help oversee the build for safety? If they screw with the Kit built Aircraft they will limit the number of people who can afford to own and fly a Aircraft. Not everyone can spend $250k on a S-LSA. But I can afford a $30k kit from Zenith and buy a $12k 130hp Honda Auto conversion from Viking. But on the other hand this opens up a new world where I can buy a Cessna 120,140,150,152 and fly it under LSA rules if I understand right. You can find a used Cessna 150 cheaper than I can build a EAB. And it’s a certified aircraft built by a manufacturer. A lot to think about.
@@riverrat4631 They talk about kit built LSA's in the proposal. Looks like no change. You should be good to go. Rick
My understanding is the difficulty is getting the 250 knots with the high drag associated with low stall speed.
@@conradsenior5843 Probably, but check out the Risen. Rick
Music distracting.
Thanks. I'll try to do better. Rick