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| DEFINITION OF A LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT - 14
CFR PART 1.1 |
Light-sport aircraft means an aircraft,
other than a helicopter or powered-lift that, since its original
certification, has continued to meet the following:
(1) A maximum takeoff weight of not more than––
(i) 660 pounds (300 kilograms) for lighter-than-air aircraft;
(ii) 1,320 pounds (600 kilograms) for aircraft not intended for operation
on water; or
(iii) 1,430 pounds (650 kilograms) for an aircraft intended for operation
on water.
(2) A maximum airspeed in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH) of
not more than 120 knots CAS under standard atmospheric conditions at sea
level.
(3) A maximum never-exceed speed (VNE) of not more than 120 knots CAS for a
glider.
(4) A maximum stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed without the use
of lift-enhancing devices (VS1) of not more than 45 knots CAS at the
aircraft’s maximum certificated takeoff weight and most critical center of
gravity.
(5) A maximum seating capacity of no more than two persons, including the
pilot.
(6) A single, reciprocating engine, if powered.
(7) A fixed or ground-adjustable propeller if a powered aircraft other than
a powered glider.
(8) A fixed or auto-feathering propeller system if a powered glider.
(9) A fixed-pitch, semi-rigid, teetering, two-blade rotor system, if a
gyroplane.
(10) A non-pressurized cabin, if equipped with a cabin.
(11) Fixed landing gear, except for an aircraft intended for operation on
water or a glider.
(12) Fixed or repositionable landing gear, or a hull, for an aircraft
intended for operation on water.
(13) Fixed or retractable landing gear for a glider.
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CHICAGO
Cushing
Field (0C8) ▪ 4076 SR 71 ▪ Newark, IL. 60551 ▪ (630) 390-5024
CHICAGO
Cushing
Field (0C8) ▪ 4076 SR 71 ▪ Newark, IL. 60551 ▪ (630)
390-5024 
