A Sport Pilot License (SPL) offers a more affordable and accessible entry into aviation compared to a Private Pilot License (PPL), requiring fewer flight hours and no medical certificate. Several ...

Light sport aircraft (LSA) offer an affordable entry point into flying. LSAs in the US are categorized as either factory-built (S-LSA) or home-built (E-LSA). Flight training can be conducted by ...

The introduction of the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule by the FAA promises to significantly expand the eligibility and scope for sport pilot certification. At its ...

Note: Digital photograph available at http://www.rit.edu/news/pics/rit_lsa_course.jpg Pilots of light-sport aircraft—such as powered parachutes—can inspect and ...