At 01:09 AM 6/1/2009, you wrote: >There are some nuances about LSA pilots flying >Experimentals, so I'd think if you could license it as LSA to start with, >you might be ahead. >Mark Langford +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
If I'm not mistaken, and I might be, a light sport pilot can fly any aircraft that meets the requirement of light sport. I seem to also recall that the builder of a light sport aircraft must attend a class before he can do the "annual inspection" on his aircraft, even though he / she built it. In discussing the pro's and con's with a local LSA builder, the only positive side of licensing it as LSA was that if he ever sold the airplane, the new buyer could attend a class and then do his own inspection. If you're not building to resell, I see no reason to go LSA certification. I also recall there were many restrictions on doing any mod's on a LSA but that may just be on a "kit" built aircraft. If all the above info is correct, license as experimental, get the mechanics certificate for your aircraft, and then fly it as light sport. Your only hurtle will be getting a KR derivative licensed as a LSA. Someone with the correct answers chime in here. Larry Flesner
