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You don't need to worry too much...unless they manage to get it under 254 pounds and qualify it as an ultralight, the FAA will still be the last word on the req
by ryanwaggoner 18y ago
You don't need to worry too much...unless they manage to get it under 254 pounds and qualify it as an ultralight, the FAA will still be the last word on the requirements to fly it.
- paddy_m 18y agoSport pilots are allowed to fly Light Sport planes. Light Sport planes can weigh up to 1320 lbs. If you are interested in flying read some of Phillip Greenspun's stuff. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-sport_aircraft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-sport_aircraft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_certification_in_the_United_States#Sport_pilot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_certification_in_the_Unit...
- ryanwaggoner 18y agoSport pilots and Light sport planes still fall under FAA rules and still require fairly extensive flight training and certification.