March 2005 -- Headline Archive

MAJOR LIGHT SPORT MILESTONE:
Today, 8 Apr 2005, marks a major milestone for Light Sport Aviation.

MAINTENANCE STANDARD APPROVED:
The last of our ASTM Consensus Standards (Maintenance and Maintenance
Manuals) governing the substance of Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) has been approved, numbered, and a FAA Notice of Availability (NOA) issued.
SLSA REGISTRATION:
And, SLSA registration is now proceeding smoothly as communication links are being established between the FAA Registry and overseas Aviation Ministries.

CERTIFIED LSA ENGINES:
Some Rotax and Jabiru LSA engine certifications are also already available.

SLSA ARE AVAILABLE:
Some imported aircraft have already been issued their N-numbers and certificates of airworthiness for Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA).
SLSA AT AIRSHOWS:
Look for SLSA at the various upcoming aviation events, such as Sun 'n' Fun at Lakeland, FL: 12-18 Apr, and at the Light Sport Expos (organized by our LAMA Board Director, Dan Johnson) at Marysville, CA: 3-5 Jun, Smart Field, St. Louis, MO: 10-12 Jun, Franklin, PA: 17-19 Jun, and of course the largest of all air events, AirVenture at Oshkosh, WI in late Jul 2005.
And finally our very own event, the US Sport Aviation Expo Sebring, FL 27-30 Oct 2005
CELEBRATION:
Given the major progress made by the FAA, you will see many FAA dignitaries at these events, celebrating along with LAMA and light sport community.
PROUD I AM:
I am very proud of all of the LAMA members and the light sport community and enthusiasts for your contributions to the ASTM consensus process, and your hard work to come together and create these ASTM LSA Standards.
EAA CONTRIBUTIONS:
Keep in mind also the key contributions of the EAA.
I think we all know that we would not be where we are today if it was not for their support, organizational assistance, and solving many issues with the FAA.
Larry