On a Lighter Note from the FAA…

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Key Takeaways:

  • The latest issue of FAA Aviation News focuses on the Light Sport category, highlighting opportunities for pilots in this area.
  • It provides an overview of sport-pilot certificate privileges, training advice, and maintenance requirements for light sport operations.
  • The publication includes articles by Master Instructor Doug Stewart and Susan Parsons, the latter celebrating five years since the Sport Pilot/Light-sport Aircraft rule's passage.
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The most recent issue of FAA Aviation News (available at the FAA Safety Center at EAA AirVenture) focuses on the Light Sport category. The official FAA publication highlights pilots’ opportunities related to light-sport flying. It also includes an overview of sport-pilot certificate privileges, offers training advice and notes maintenance requirements for light sport operations. Master Instructor Doug Stewart has a piece in the publication titled, “Be a Good Sport (Pilot)” and Susan Parsons writes about helping celebrate five years since passage of the Sport Pilot/Light-sport Aircraft rule.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.
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