That's a broad incorrect statement, He is referring to aircraft certified as an ELSA (i.e. RV-12) - A KR can be registered as an Experimental AB and flown as by a pilot exercising the Light Sport Privileges as long as the subject aircraft complies with the Light Sport criteria. That's how Cubs, Champs etc. qualify to be flown as Light Sport.
Rick Human N202RH Houston, Tx -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of jon kimmel Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 4:42 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Wanted to buy! When I talked to the local faa guy he said that the design has to be certified as light sport and the plane has to be built exactly to plans...I don't think any would meet those restrictions. to change options