@Griz882 and @Jim123 will appreciate this news. I was at a CFI event this weekend and FAA folks shared news of significant changes coming to Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) rules.
LSA gross weight limits will be increased to 3600 pounds and 4 seats! NPRM will take place in January '19 and FAR changes will be issued by mid year 2019.
Definitely a culture shift in FAA from "regulators" to add "promoters" of aviation. I was shocked at this, personally. Nice to see. Will open up a lot of aircraft that folks can operate without a medical .....
LSA gross weight limits will be increased to 3600 pounds and 4 seats! NPRM will take place in January '19 and FAR changes will be issued by mid year 2019.
Definitely a culture shift in FAA from "regulators" to add "promoters" of aviation. I was shocked at this, personally. Nice to see. Will open up a lot of aircraft that folks can operate without a medical .....