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width="250" height="167" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Light_Sport_Aircraft.jpg/375px-Light_Sport_Aircraft.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Light_Sport_Aircraft.jpg/500px-Light_Sport_Aircraft.jpg 2x" data-file-width="4272" data-file-height="2848" /></a><figcaption>Three types of light sport aircraft. In the foreground, an E-LSA <a href="/w/index.php?title=Antares_USA&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Antares USA (page does not exist)">Antares USA</a> Ranger <a href="/wiki/Weight-shift_control" title="Weight-shift control">weight-shift control</a> <a href="/wiki/Ultralight_trike" title="Ultralight trike">trike</a>. In the background, an S-LSA <a href="/wiki/Evektor_SportStar" title="Evektor SportStar">Evektor SportStar</a> and an L-LSA <a href="/wiki/Zlin_Aviation" class="mw-redirect" title="Zlin Aviation">Zlin Aviation</a> Savage Cub.</figcaption></figure> <p>A <b>light-sport aircraft</b> (<b>LSA</b>), or <b>light sport aircraft</b>, is a category of small, lightweight <a href="/wiki/Aircraft" title="Aircraft">aircraft</a> that are simple to fly. 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There is no standard worldwide description of an LSA. </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="LSAs_in_different_countries">LSAs in different countries</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Light-sport_aircraft&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: LSAs in different countries"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The <a href="/wiki/Civil_aviation_authority" title="Civil aviation authority">civil aviation authorities</a> in different countries have their own particular specifications and regulations which define the LSA category. </p><p>For example, in <a href="/wiki/Australia" title="Australia">Australia</a> the <a href="/wiki/Civil_Aviation_Safety_Authority" title="Civil Aviation Safety Authority">Civil Aviation Safety Authority</a> defines a light-sport aircraft as a heavier-than-air or lighter-than-air craft, other than a helicopter, with a maximum gross takeoff weight of not more than 560 kg (1,235 lb) for lighter-than-air craft; 600 kg (1,323 lb) for heavier-than-air craft not intended for operation on water; or 650 kg (1,433 lb) for aircraft intended for operation on water.<sup id="cite_ref-CASA2140_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-CASA2140-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It must have a maximum <a href="/wiki/Stall_(flight)" class="mw-redirect" title="Stall (flight)">stall</a> speed of 45 knots (83 km/h; 52 mph) in landing configuration; a maximum of two seats; there is no limit on maximum speed unless it is a glider, which is limited to Vne 135 kn <a href="/wiki/Calibrated_airspeed" title="Calibrated airspeed">CAS</a>; fixed undercarriage (except for amphibious aircraft, which may have repositionable gear, and gliders, which may have retractable gear); an unpressurized cabin; and a single non-turbine engine driving a <a href="/wiki/Propeller_(aircraft)" class="mw-redirect" title="Propeller (aircraft)">propeller</a> if it is a powered aircraft.<sup id="cite_ref-CASA2140_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-CASA2140-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In the United States, several distinct groups of aircraft may be flown as light-sport.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Existing certificated aircraft and experimental, amateur-built aircraft that fall within the definition listed in <a href="/wiki/Federal_Aviation_Regulations" title="Federal Aviation Regulations">14CFR1.1</a><sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> are acceptable, as are aircraft built to an industry consensus standard rather than FAA airworthiness requirements. The accepted consensus standard is defined by <a href="/wiki/ASTM_International" title="ASTM International">ASTM International</a> Technical Committee F37.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Aircraft built to the consensus standard may be factory-built and sold with a special airworthiness certification (S-LSA) or may be assembled from a kit under the experimental rules (E-LSA) under experimental airworthiness. A company must have produced and certified at least one S-LSA in order to be permitted to sell E-LSA kits of the same model. E-LSA kits are not subject to the normal experimental amateur built (E-AB) requirement 14 CFR 21.191<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> which identifies an aircraft, the "major portion of which has been fabricated and assembled by persons who undertook the construction project solely for their own education or recreation." </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="United_States">United States</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Light-sport_aircraft&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: United States"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The FAA defines a light sport aircraft as an aircraft, other than a helicopter or <a href="/wiki/Powered_lift" title="Powered lift">powered lift</a>, that since its original certification, has continued to meet the following:<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ol><li>Max. gross takeoff weight: 1,320 lbs (600 kg) or 1,430 lbs for seaplanes (650 kg)</li> <li>Max. stall speed: 45 knots (83 km/h; 52 mph) CAS</li> <li>Max. speed in level flight (at sea level In the <a href="/wiki/U.S._Standard_Atmosphere" title="U.S. Standard Atmosphere">U.S. Standard Atmosphere</a>): 120 knots (220 km/h; 140 mph) CAS</li> <li>Max. seats: two</li> <li>Max. engines / motors: one (if powered)</li> <li>Propeller: fixed-pitch or ground adjustable</li> <li>Cabin: unpressurized</li> <li>Fixed-pitch, semi-rigid, teetering, two-blade rotor system, if a gyroplane.</li> <li>Landing gear: fixed (except for seaplanes and gliders)</li></ol> <dl><dt>Aircraft licensing</dt></dl> <ul><li>Can be manufactured and sold ready-to-fly under a new <i>special light sport aircraft</i> certification category. Aircraft must meet industry consensus standards. Aircraft under this certification may be used for sport and recreation, flight training, and aircraft rental.</li> <li>Can be licensed <i>experimental light sport aircraft</i> (E-LSA) if kit- or plans-built. Aircraft under this certification may be used only for sport and recreation and flight instruction for the owner of the aircraft.</li> <li>Can be licensed <i>experimental light sport aircraft</i> (E-LSA) if the aircraft has previously been operated as an ultralight but does not meet the FAR Part 103 definition of an ultralight vehicle. These aircraft must have been transitioned to E-LSA category no later than January 31, 2008.</li> <li>Will have a standard FAA registration - N-number.</li> <li>Category and class includes: airplane (land/sea), gyroplane, airship, balloon, weight-shift-control ("trike", land/sea), glider, and powered parachute.</li> <li>U.S. or foreign manufacture of light sport aircraft is authorized.</li> <li>Aircraft with a standard <a href="/wiki/Airworthiness_certificate" title="Airworthiness certificate">airworthiness certificate</a> that meet above specifications may be flown by sport pilots. However, the aircraft must remain in standard category and cannot be changed to light sport aircraft category.</li> <li>May be operated at night if the aircraft is equipped per FAR 91.205, if such operations are allowed by the aircraft's operating limitations and the pilot holds at least a private pilot certificate and a minimum of a third-class medical.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="FAA_certification">FAA certification</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Light-sport_aircraft&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: FAA certification"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1251242444">.mw-parser-output .ambox{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;border-left:10px solid #36c;background-color:#fbfbfb;box-sizing:border-box}.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+style+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+style+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+link+.ambox{margin-top:-1px}html body.mediawiki .mw-parser-output .ambox.mbox-small-left{margin:4px 1em 4px 0;overflow:hidden;width:238px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:88%;line-height:1.25em}.mw-parser-output .ambox-speedy{border-left:10px solid #b32424;background-color:#fee7e6}.mw-parser-output .ambox-delete{border-left:10px solid #b32424}.mw-parser-output .ambox-content{border-left:10px solid #f28500}.mw-parser-output .ambox-style{border-left:10px solid #fc3}.mw-parser-output .ambox-move{border-left:10px solid #9932cc}.mw-parser-output .ambox-protection{border-left:10px solid #a2a9b1}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-text{border:none;padding:0.25em 0.5em;width:100%}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-image{border:none;padding:2px 0 2px 0.5em;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-imageright{border:none;padding:2px 0.5em 2px 0;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-empty-cell{border:none;padding:0;width:1px}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-image-div{width:52px}@media(min-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .ambox{margin:0 10%}}@media print{body.ns-0 .mw-parser-output .ambox{display:none!important}}</style><table class="box-Unreferenced_section plainlinks metadata ambox ambox-content ambox-Unreferenced" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td class="mbox-image"><div class="mbox-image-div"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Question_book-new.svg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/99/Question_book-new.svg/50px-Question_book-new.svg.png" decoding="async" width="50" height="39" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/99/Question_book-new.svg/75px-Question_book-new.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/99/Question_book-new.svg/100px-Question_book-new.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="512" data-file-height="399" /></a></span></div></td><td class="mbox-text"><div class="mbox-text-span">This section <b>does not <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources" title="Wikipedia:Citing sources">cite</a> any <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability" title="Wikipedia:Verifiability">sources</a></b>.<span class="hide-when-compact"> Please help <a href="/wiki/Special:EditPage/Light-sport_aircraft" title="Special:EditPage/Light-sport aircraft">improve this section</a> by <a href="/wiki/Help:Referencing_for_beginners" title="Help:Referencing for beginners">adding citations to reliable sources</a>. Unsourced material may be challenged and <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Burden_of_evidence" title="Wikipedia:Verifiability">removed</a>.</span> <span class="date-container"><i>(<span class="date">April 2017</span>)</i></span><span class="hide-when-compact"><i> (<small><a href="/wiki/Help:Maintenance_template_removal" title="Help:Maintenance template removal">Learn how and when to remove this message</a></small>)</i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>Several different kinds of aircraft may be certificated as LSA. Airplanes (both powered and <a href="/wiki/Glider_aircraft" class="mw-redirect" title="Glider aircraft">gliders</a>), <a href="/wiki/Rotorcraft" title="Rotorcraft">rotorcraft</a> (<a href="/wiki/Gyroplane" class="mw-redirect" title="Gyroplane">gyroplanes</a> only, not <a href="/wiki/Helicopter" title="Helicopter">helicopters</a>), <a href="/wiki/Powered_parachute" title="Powered parachute">powered parachutes</a>, <a href="/wiki/Weight-shift_control" title="Weight-shift control">weight-shift control</a> aeroplanes (commonly known as trikes), and <a href="/wiki/Aerostat" title="Aerostat">lighter-than-air craft</a> (free <a href="/wiki/Balloon_(aircraft)" class="mw-redirect" title="Balloon (aircraft)">balloons</a> and <a href="/wiki/Airship" title="Airship">airships</a>) may all be certificated as LSA if they fall within the weight and other guidelines established by the local governing authority. </p><p>The US definition of an LSA is similar to some other countries' definition of "<a href="/wiki/Microlight" class="mw-redirect" title="Microlight">microlight</a>" or "<a href="/wiki/Ultralight" class="mw-redirect" title="Ultralight">ultralight</a>" aircraft. Other countries' microlight definitions are typically less restrictive, not limiting airspeed, the use of <a href="/wiki/Variable-pitch_propeller_(aeronautics)" title="Variable-pitch propeller (aeronautics)">variable-pitch propellers</a>, or the 1,320 pounds (600 kg) gross weight limitation. </p><p>By contrast, the US FAA has a separate definition of ultralight aircraft defined in <a href="/wiki/Federal_Aviation_Regulations" title="Federal Aviation Regulations">Federal Aviation Regulations</a>. Aircraft falling within the US ultralight specifications are extremely lightweight (less than 254 pounds if powered, or 155 pounds if unpowered), are intended for operation by a single occupant, have a fuel capacity of five US gallons (about 19 litres) or less, a maximum <a href="/wiki/Calibrated_airspeed" title="Calibrated airspeed">calibrated airspeed</a> of not more than 55 knots (102 km/h; 63 mph), and a maximum stall speed of not more than 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph). <a href="/wiki/Ultralight_aircraft_(United_States)" title="Ultralight aircraft (United States)">Ultralight aircraft in the US</a> do not require pilot licensing, medical certification, or <a href="/wiki/Aircraft_registration" title="Aircraft registration">aircraft registration</a>. </p><p>Aircraft certified as light-sport aircraft exceed the limitations defined for ultralight aircraft and require that the pilot possess, at a minimum, a <a href="/wiki/Sport_pilot" class="mw-redirect" title="Sport pilot">sport pilot</a> certificate. Among these aircraft were found those that were specifically designed to meet the LSA requirements, as well as overweight ultralights (commonly known as "fat ultralights") that previously were operated in technical violation of 14 CFR 103. </p><p>In addition to aircraft specifically designed to meet the LSA requirements, certain certificated aircraft, such as the original <a href="/wiki/Piper_Cub" class="mw-redirect" title="Piper Cub">Piper Cub</a>, happen to fall within the definition of a light-sport aircraft and can be operated by individuals holding FAA sport pilot certificates. The aircraft can not be re-certificated as LSA, however: although sport pilots may operate conventionally certificated aircraft that fall within the definition of an LSA, the aircraft themselves continue to be certificated in their original categories. </p><p>Several designers and manufacturers of <a href="/wiki/Experimental_aircraft" title="Experimental aircraft">experimental aircraft</a> kits have developed models that are compliant with the light-sport aircraft rules. </p><p>In June 2012 the FAA indicated that they would re-visit the LSA program after their own studies indicated that "the majority" of LSA manufacturers they had inspected failed to show that they were in compliance with the standards. The FAA announcement said that as a result the "original policy of reliance on manufacturers' Statements of Compliance" ... "should be reconsidered."<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/AOPA" class="mw-redirect" title="AOPA">AOPA</a> points out that this is a normal development of a maturing standard<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and does not expect any significant changes in the rules, only more scrutiny by FAA to assure compliance. </p><p>The FAA announced on July 24, 2023, that it was considering expanding the Light Sport Aircraft category to incorporate the development of emerging technologies, in particular electrically-powered rotorcraft.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="LSA_under_the_new_MOSAIC_spectrum">LSA under the new MOSAIC spectrum</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Light-sport_aircraft&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: LSA under the new MOSAIC spectrum"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The LSA category is expected to be drastically expanded with the introduction of MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification). Among the main proposed changes is the elimination of the current limitation on maximum weight, based on parameters related to stall speed, which will be 54 knots with the aircraft clean or with fixed or automatic high-lift devices (instead of the previous 45 knots). This will allow for larger aircraft (around 3,000 lbs maximum weight, approximately 1,350 kg), enabling increased safety margins, durability, and comfort for new aircraft certified under this new standard.<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Currently, MOSAIC is in the process of public consultation, which will last about 90 days (until mid-October), with the final regulations scheduled for 2024. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="FAA_certified_models">FAA certified models</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Light-sport_aircraft&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: FAA certified models"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Aircraft that met light-sport requirements when the rules were announced appear in an FAA list<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Some additional models of S-LSA, E-LSA and E-AB aircraft that meet light-sport requirements are listed here. The FAA maintains a complete list of approved SLSA aircraft models.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <caption>Light sport aircraft (partial list) </caption> <tbody><tr> <th>Manufacturer </th> <th>Design </th> <th>Engine </th> <th>Max. cruise </th> <th>Max. range </th> <th>Orders </th> <th>Availability </th> <th>Type </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/3Xtrim_Aircraft_Factory" title="3Xtrim Aircraft Factory">3Xtrim</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/3Xtrim_Navigator_600" class="mw-redirect" title="3Xtrim Navigator 600">3Xtrim Navigator 600</a> </td> <td>100 HP <a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S </td> <td>104 kn (193 km/h) </td> <td>747 NM </td> <td> </td> <td>2008 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Advanced_Composites_Solutions" title="Advanced Composites Solutions">Advanced Composites Solutions</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/ACS-100_Sora" title="ACS-100 Sora">ACS-100 Sora</a> </td> <td> </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Homebuilt_aircraft" title="Homebuilt aircraft">Kit</a> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Aeropro / fly-Aerotrek.com </td> <td>Aerotrek A240 (tricycle gear) or A220 (taildragger) (<a href="/wiki/Aeropro_Eurofox" title="Aeropro Eurofox">EuroFox</a>) </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> A/ 912 S </td> <td>115 kn (213 km/h) </td> <td>570 nmi (1,060 km) </td> <td>300+ sold </td> <td>since 1990 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Aeroprakt" title="Aeroprakt">Aeroprakt</a> Manufacturing </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Aeroprakt_A-22_Foxbat" title="Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat">A-22LS</a> (tricycle gear) </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912UL" class="mw-redirect" title="Rotax 912UL">Rotax 912UL</a>, Rotax 912ULS or Rotax 912 iS </td> <td>110 kn (210 km/h) </td> <td>594 nmi (1,100 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>since 2016 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Aircraft_Manufacturing_and_Design" title="Aircraft Manufacturing and Design">AMD</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Zodiac_650B" class="mw-redirect" title="Zodiac 650B">Zodiac 650B</a> (S-LSA) </td> <td>Continental O-200 + Others </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Aviasud_Engineering" title="Aviasud Engineering">Aviasud Engineering</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Aviasud_Mistral" title="Aviasud Mistral">Aviasud Mistral</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_582" title="Rotax 582">Rotax 582</a> DCDI </td> <td>65 kn (120 km/h) </td> <td>270 nmi (500 km) </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/BOT_Aircraft" class="mw-redirect" title="BOT Aircraft">BOT Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/BOT_SC07_Speed_Cruiser" title="BOT SC07 Speed Cruiser">SC07 Speed Cruiser</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912ULS" class="mw-redirect" title="Rotax 912ULS">Rotax 912ULS</a> or <a href="/wiki/D-Motor_LF26" title="D-Motor LF26">D-Motor LF26</a> </td> <td>116kn (215 km/h) </td> <td>648 nmi (1,200 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>2016 </td> <td>E-LSA, pending S-LSA certification </td></tr> <tr> <td>Breezer </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Breezer_Breezer" title="Breezer Breezer">Breezer</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> UL2 </td> <td>96 kn (178 km/h) </td> <td>497 nmi (920 km) </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/CGS_Aviation" title="CGS Aviation">CGS Aviation</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/CGS_Hawk" title="CGS Hawk">Hawk Arrow II SLSA</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_582" title="Rotax 582">Rotax 582</a>, <a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> F, <a href="/wiki/HKS_700e" class="mw-redirect" title="HKS 700e">HKS 700e</a>, <a href="/wiki/HKS_700T" class="mw-redirect" title="HKS 700T">HKS 700T</a>, <a href="/wiki/Jabiru_2200" title="Jabiru 2200">Jabiru 2200</a> </td> <td>70 <a href="/wiki/Knot_(unit)" title="Knot (unit)">kn</a> (130 km/h) </td> <td>130 <a href="/wiki/Nautical_mile" title="Nautical mile">NM</a> </td> <td>170+ (since 1992) </td> <td>2008 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Cessna" title="Cessna">Cessna</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Cessna_162" class="mw-redirect" title="Cessna 162">Cessna 162</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Continental_O-200" title="Continental O-200">Continental O-200</a>D </td> <td>112 kn (207 km/h) </td> <td>470 nmi (870 km) </td> <td>195 (Feb 2014). 80 in stock for spares </td> <td>Since 2009 - discontinued Feb 2014 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Cirrus_Design" class="mw-redirect" title="Cirrus Design">Cirrus Design</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Cirrus_SRS" class="mw-redirect" title="Cirrus SRS">Cirrus SRS</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Unknown, project suspended </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Comco_Ikarus" title="Comco Ikarus">Comco Ikarus</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Ikarus_C42" title="Ikarus C42">Ikarus C42</a> (80 hp) </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> F </td> <td>105 kn 194 km/h </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Cub_Crafters" title="Cub Crafters">Cub Crafters</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/CubCrafters_CC11-160_Carbon_Cub_SS" title="CubCrafters CC11-160 Carbon Cub SS">CubCrafters CC11-160 Carbon Cub SS</a> </td> <td><a href="/w/index.php?title=Titan_340CC,_180_HP&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Titan 340CC, 180 HP (page does not exist)">Titan 340CC, 180 HP</a> </td> <td>88 kn (163 km/h) </td> <td>391 nmi (724 km) </td> <td>300+ </td> <td>2009 </td> <td>ELSA Kit/Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Czech_Sport_Aircraft" title="Czech Sport Aircraft">Czech Sport Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/CZAW_SportCruiser" title="CZAW SportCruiser">SportCruiser/PiperSport</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S </td> <td>118 kn (218 km/h) </td> <td>600 nmi (1,100 km) </td> <td>170+ delivered </td> <td>Available since 2006 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Czech_Sport_Aircraft" title="Czech Sport Aircraft">Czech Sport Aircraft</a>/Wet Aero USA </td> <td><a href="/wiki/CZAW_Mermaid" title="CZAW Mermaid">CZAW Mermaid</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Jabiru_3300" title="Jabiru 3300">Jabiru 3300</a> or <a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a>S </td> <td>110 kn (204 km/h) </td> <td>450 nmi (830 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>2006 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/w/index.php?title=DOVA_Aircraft&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="DOVA Aircraft (page does not exist)">DOVA Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/w/index.php?title=DV-1_SKYLARK&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="DV-1 SKYLARK (page does not exist)">DV-1 SKYLARK</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a>S </td> <td>124,19kn (230 km/h) </td> <td>539 nmi (998 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>2004 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Ekolot" title="Ekolot">Ekolot</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Ekolot_KR-030_Topaz" title="Ekolot KR-030 Topaz">Ekolot KR-030 Topaz</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912UL" class="mw-redirect" title="Rotax 912UL">Rotax 912UL</a> </td> <td>119 kn (137 mph) </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>2010 (Poland) </td> <td>LSA Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Europa_Aircraft" title="Europa Aircraft">Europa Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Europa_XS" title="Europa XS">Europa XS</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> / 912 ULS / <a href="/wiki/Rotax_914" title="Rotax 914">914</a> or <a href="/wiki/Jabiru_Aircraft" title="Jabiru Aircraft">Jabiru Aircraft</a> </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>750 NM </td> <td> </td> <td>2009 </td> <td>Kit </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/FANTASY_AIR" class="mw-redirect" title="FANTASY AIR">FANTASY AIR</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Allegro_2007" class="mw-redirect" title="Allegro 2007">Allegro 2007</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> F or 912 S </td> <td>119 kn (220 km/h) </td> <td>750 nmi (1,390 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>2008 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/w/index.php?title=FK_Lightplanes&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="FK Lightplanes (page does not exist)">FK-Lightplanes</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/FK-Lightplanes_FK12_Comet" class="mw-redirect" title="FK-Lightplanes FK12 Comet">FK12 Comet</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax" title="Rotax">Rotax</a> <a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">912UL/ULS</a>, <p><a href="/wiki/Rotax_914" title="Rotax 914">914</a>, or <a href="/wiki/Lycoming_IO-233" title="Lycoming IO-233">Lycoming IO-233</a> </p> </td> <td>97 kn <p>(112 mph) </p> </td> <td>351 nm <p>(404 mi) </p> </td> <td> </td> <td>1997 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Flight_Design" title="Flight Design">Flight Design</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Flight_Design_CT" title="Flight Design CT">Flight Design CTsw: CTLS: CTLSi</a> </td> <td><a href="/w/index.php?title=Rotax_912S;_Rotax_912iS&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Rotax 912S; Rotax 912iS (page does not exist)">Rotax 912S; Rotax 912iS</a> </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>850 nmi (1,570 km) </td> <td>350+ </td> <td>2005 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/w/index.php?title=Higher_Class_Aviation&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Higher Class Aviation (page does not exist)">Higher Class Aviation</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Sport_Hornet_LRS" title="Sport Hornet LRS">Sport Hornet LRS</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> F or <a href="/wiki/Rotax_582" title="Rotax 582">Rotax 582</a> </td> <td>100 kn (185 km/h) </td> <td>450 nmi (830 km) </td> <td>040+ </td> <td>2009 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td>JIHLAVAN airplanes, s.r.o. </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Skyleader_600" class="mw-redirect" title="Skyleader 600">Skyleader 600</a><sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> 100 hp & 115 hp </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>860 nmi (1,590 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>Available </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td>JMB Aircraft </td> <td>VL3 </td> <td>Rotax 916 </td> <td>180 kn <p>(280 km/h) </p> </td> <td>1500 nmi <p>(2,700 km) </p> </td> <td>500+ </td> <td>since 2012 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/ICON_Aircraft" title="ICON Aircraft">ICON Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/ICON_A5" title="ICON A5">ICON A5</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912_iS" class="mw-redirect" title="Rotax 912 iS">Rotax 912 iS</a> </td> <td>105 kn (121 mph; 194 km/h) </td> <td>300 nmi (350 mi; 560 km) </td> <td>1500+ </td> <td>2015 </td> <td>FAA Approved </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Kitfox_Aircraft" class="mw-redirect" title="Kitfox Aircraft">Kitfox Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Denney_Kitfox" title="Denney Kitfox">Denney Kitfox</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S </td> <td>109 kn (201 km/h) </td> <td>530 nmi (980 km) </td> <td>4000+ (since 1984) </td> <td>2008 </td> <td>ELSA Kit/Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Paradise_Aircraft" title="Paradise Aircraft">Paradise Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Paradise_P-1" class="mw-redirect" title="Paradise P-1">Paradise P-1</a> </td> <td>100 HP, <a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S </td> <td>120 kn (184 km/h) </td> <td>747 nmi (1,383 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>2008 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Pipistrel" title="Pipistrel">Pipistrel</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Pipistrel_Sinus" title="Pipistrel Sinus">Pipistrel Sinus LSA</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> 80 hp </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>790 nmi (1,460 km) </td> <td>1000+ (Sinus and Virus combined) </td> <td>since 1995 </td> <td style="text-align: left;">Certified LSA Airplane & Glider RTF & Kit </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Pipistrel" title="Pipistrel">Pipistrel</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Pipistrel_Virus" title="Pipistrel Virus">Pipistrel Virus LSA</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> 80 hp </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>790 nmi (1,460 km) </td> <td>1000+ (Sinus and Virus combined) </td> <td>since 1999 </td> <td>Certified LSA Airplane & Glider RTF & Kit </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Pipistrel" title="Pipistrel">Pipistrel</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Pipistrel_Virus_SW" class="mw-redirect" title="Pipistrel Virus SW">Pipistrel Virus SW LSA</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> 80 hp & 100 hp </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>790 nmi (1,460 km) </td> <td>1000+ (Sinus and Virus combined) </td> <td>since 2008 </td> <td style="text-align: left;">Certified LSA Airplane & Glider RTF & Kit </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Pipistrel" title="Pipistrel">Pipistrel</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Pipistrel_Taurus" title="Pipistrel Taurus">Pipistrel Taurus LSA</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_503" title="Rotax 503">Rotax 503</a>, 55 hp </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>150 nmi (280 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>since 2004 </td> <td style="text-align: left;">Certified LSA Glider RTF </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Pipistrel" title="Pipistrel">Pipistrel</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Pipistrel_Alpha_Trainer" title="Pipistrel Alpha Trainer">Pipistrel Alpha Trainer</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> 80 hp </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>790 nmi (1,460 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>since 2012 </td> <td style="text-align: left;">Certified LSA Airplane RTF </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Progressive_Aerodyne" title="Progressive Aerodyne">Progressive Aerodyne</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Progressive_Aerodyne_SeaRey" title="Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey">SeaRey Elite LSA</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_914" title="Rotax 914">Rotax 914</a> </td> <td>91 kn (105 mph) </td> <td>379 nmi (436 mi; 702 km) </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>LSA Kit/Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Progressive_Aerodyne" title="Progressive Aerodyne">Progressive Aerodyne</a> </td> <td><a href="/w/index.php?title=SeaRey_Sport_LSA&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="SeaRey Sport LSA (page does not exist)">SeaRey Sport LSA</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912UL" class="mw-redirect" title="Rotax 912UL">Rotax 912UL</a> </td> <td>80 kn (92 mph) </td> <td>363 nmi (418 mi; 672 km) </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>LSA Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Rainbow_Aircraft_(pty)_ltd." class="mw-redirect" title="Rainbow Aircraft (pty) ltd.">Rainbow Aircraft (pty) ltd.</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Cheetah_XLS" class="mw-redirect" title="Cheetah XLS">Cheetah XLS</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> or <a href="/wiki/Rotax_582" title="Rotax 582">Rotax 582</a> or <a href="/wiki/Jabiru_2200" title="Jabiru 2200">Jabiru 2200</a>A </td> <td>83 kn (153 km/h) </td> <td>450 nmi (830 km) </td> <td>100+ </td> <td>2001 </td> <td>ELSA Kit/Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Remos_Aircraft" class="mw-redirect" title="Remos Aircraft">Remos Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Remos_G-3" class="mw-redirect" title="Remos G-3">Remos G-3</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S, 100HP </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>550 nmi (1,020 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>2007 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Remos_Aircraft" class="mw-redirect" title="Remos Aircraft">Remos Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Remos_GX" title="Remos GX">Remos GX</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S 100HP </td> <td>115 kn (212 km/h) </td> <td>450 nmi (830 km) </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/w/index.php?title=Renegade_Light_Sport&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Renegade Light Sport (page does not exist)">Renegade Light Sport</a><br />originally T&T Aviation </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Renegade_Falcon_LS" title="Renegade Falcon LS">Falcon LS</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Lycoming_IO-233-LSA" class="mw-redirect" title="Lycoming IO-233-LSA">Lycoming IO-233-LSA</a> </td> <td>112 kn <p>(129 mph) </p> </td> <td>460 nmi <p>(529 mi) </p> </td> <td> </td> <td>2010 </td> <td>LSA Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/w/index.php?title=Skyeton&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Skyeton (page does not exist)">Skyeton</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Skyeton_K-10_Swift" title="Skyeton K-10 Swift">Skyeton K-10 Swift</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S, 100HP </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>486 nmi (900 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>2006 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td>SkyRunner, LLC. </td> <td>SkyRunner MK 3.2 </td> <td>914 UL </td> <td>35 kn (40 mph; 65 km/h) </td> <td>120 nm </td> <td> </td> <td>2016 </td> <td>FAA Approved / S-LSA </td></tr> <tr> <td>Sling Aircraft </td> <td><a href="/wiki/The_Airplane_Factory_Sling_2" class="mw-redirect" title="The Airplane Factory Sling 2">Sling 2</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> iS or 912 ULS </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>750 nmi (1,390 km) </td> <td>320+ </td> <td>2010 </td> <td>Certified RTF & Kit </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/TL_Ultralight" class="mw-redirect" title="TL Ultralight">TL Ultralight</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/TL_Ultralight_TL-96_Star" title="TL Ultralight TL-96 Star">TL Ultralight TL-96 Star</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> F </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>790 nmi (1,460 km) </td> <td>70+ </td> <td>Available </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Storm_Aircraft" title="Storm Aircraft">Storm Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Storm_Rally" title="Storm Rally">Storm Rally</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>450 nmi (830 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>2004 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Storm_Aircraft" title="Storm Aircraft">Storm Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Storm_Century" title="Storm Century">Storm Century</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S </td> <td>120 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td>450 nmi (830 km) </td> <td> </td> <td>2004 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Tecnam_Aircraft" class="mw-redirect" title="Tecnam Aircraft">Tecnam Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Tecnam_P2004" class="mw-redirect" title="Tecnam P2004">Tecnam P2004</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S </td> <td>116 kn (222 km/h) </td> <td> </td> <td>100+ </td> <td>2005 </td> <td>Certified </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Terrafugia" title="Terrafugia">Terrafugia</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Terrafugia_Transition" title="Terrafugia Transition">Terrafugia Transition</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> S (when certified) </td> <td>93 kn (107 mph) </td> <td>450 nmi (520 mi) </td> <td>100 </td> <td>2012 </td> <td>Experimental/Certification planned (As of April 2012<sup class="plainlinks noexcerpt noprint asof-tag update" style="display:none;"><a class="external text" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Light-sport_aircraft&action=edit">[update]</a></sup>) </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Van%27s_Aircraft" title="Van's Aircraft">Van's Aircraft</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/RV-12" class="mw-redirect" title="RV-12">RV-12</a>iS </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Rotax_912" title="Rotax 912">Rotax 912</a> iS </td> <td>117 kn (217 km/h) </td> <td>564 nmi (1,045 km) </td> <td>1000+ </td> <td>2008 </td> <td>ELSA Kit/Certified </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Europe">Europe</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Light-sport_aircraft&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Europe"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In June 2011, the <a href="/wiki/European_Aviation_Safety_Agency" class="mw-redirect" title="European Aviation Safety Agency">European Aviation Safety Agency</a> published CS-LSA "Certification Specifications for Light Sport Aeroplanes".<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> This introduced a new category of manufactured sport aeroplanes similar to the light-sport category found in the US and elsewhere. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Australia">Australia</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Light-sport_aircraft&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Australia"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>A new certification category for 'Light Sport Aircraft' came into effect on 7 January 2006.<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> This category does not replace the previous categories, but created a new category with the following characteristics:<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul><li>A maximum take-off weight of 600 or 650 kg (1,323 or 1,433 lb) for an aircraft intended and configured for operation on water or 560 kg (1,235 lb) for a lighter-than-air aircraft.</li> <li>A maximum stalling speed in the landing configuration (Vso) of 45 kn (83 km/h) CAS.</li> <li>Maximum of two occupants, including the pilot.</li> <li>A fixed landing gear. A glider may have retractable landing gear. (For an aircraft intended for operation on water, a fixed or repositionable landing gear)</li> <li>A single, non-turbine engine fitted with a propeller.</li> <li>A non-pressurised cabin.</li> <li>If the aircraft is a glider, a maximum never exceed speed (Vne) of 135 kn (250 km/h) CAS</li></ul> <p>Light-sport aircraft can be factory-manufactured aircraft or kits for amateur-building. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Japan">Japan</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Light-sport_aircraft&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Japan"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>On 26 December 2022, Japan Civil Aviation Bureau amended the Circular of Aircraft Safety No.1-006 and clarified its own stance on LSA. The significant difference between Japan and other countries described above is that LSA in Japan is defined as a type of Experimental aircraft, i.e., non-certified aircraft, similar to amateur-built aircraft but rather than practical aircraft, i.e., certified aircraft. Permission for Test Flights etc. by Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is necessary to operate LSA in Japan as well as other non-certified aircraft. In order to operate the LSA in Japan, the aircraft, like other non-certified aircraft, requires permission for test flights, etc. from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Because the LSA flight is nominally a test flight of an unknown experimental aircraft, the pilot may not have a license and the flight range is basically restricted to within 3 km of the takeoff/landing point avoiding residential areas. If the pilot of the LSA intends to fly outside of the above range or to land outside of the takeoff point, the pilot must have a Private Pilot license or a higher license and an effective aviation medical certificate. The required characteristics of LSA in Japan are modeled after those of S-LSAs in the United States. On the other hand, the E-LSA classification has not been introduced, so kit-built and plan-built LSAs are regarded as amateur-built aircraft. Imported LSA certified as CS-LSA is considered LSA on an exceptional basis, even if it does not meet the characteristics of LSA in Japan.<sup id="cite_ref-JCAB_Circular_No.1-006_17-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-JCAB_Circular_No.1-006-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul><li>Maximum gross takeoff weight: 1,320 lbs or 1,430 lbs for seaplanes</li> <li>Maximum speed in level flight: 120 kn CAS</li> <li>Maximum stall speed: 45 kn CAS</li> <li>Maximum seats: two</li> <li>Maximum engines: one (reciprocating engine only)</li> <li>Propeller: fixed-pitch or ground adjustable</li> <li>Cabin: unpressurized</li> <li>Landing gear: fixed (except for seaplanes)</li> <li>Other requirements： Designed, manufactured, and quality assured by manufacturer and complied to ASTM standards of LSA.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="See_also">See also</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span 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