FAA Light-Sport Aircraft

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:LSA
gptkbp:canBeFlownBy Private Pilot
Recreational Pilot
Sport Pilot
gptkbp:certification gptkb:Special_Airworthiness_Certificate
Experimental Airworthiness Certificate
gptkbp:definedIn 14 CFR 1.1
gptkbp:example gptkb:Evektor_SportStar
gptkb:ICON_A5
gptkb:Remos_GX
Flight Design CTLS
Tecnam P2008
Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat
Pipistrel Virus SW
CubCrafters Carbon Cub
Vashon Ranger R7
gptkbp:excludes helicopters
multi-engine aircraft
gptkbp:fixedLandingGear required (except for seaplanes)
gptkbp:fixedOrGroundAdjustablePropeller required
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FAA Light-Sport Aircraft
gptkbp:includes balloons
airships
gliders
airplanes
powered parachutes
gyroplanes
weight-shift-control aircraft
gptkbp:introducedIn 2004
gptkbp:maintenance A&P mechanic
LSA repairman
gptkbp:maximumEngines 1
gptkbp:maximumPropellerBlades 2
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 120 knots CAS
gptkbp:maximumStallSpeed 45 knots CAS
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 1320 pounds
1430 pounds (for seaplanes)
gptkbp:medicalCertificateRequired no (driver's license may suffice for sport pilots)
gptkbp:notPermittedFor commercial passenger transport
aerial application
carrying hazardous materials
gptkbp:purpose flight training
recreational flying
aerial work (limited)
gptkbp:registration yes
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Federal_Aviation_Administration
gptkbp:seatingCapacity 2
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Evektor_SportStar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7