Certification of Pilots, Aircraft, and Repairmen for the Operation of Light Sport Aircraft

GAMA generally supports the proposed requirements to certificate, operate, maintain and manufacture Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). Certification of LSA must not detract from FAA?s current aircraft certification responsibilities. LSA should be clearly placarded so that pilots and passengers understand the aircraft may not comply with FAA design and/or production regulations. Accidents involving LSA should not be categorized with other general aviation accidents. Communication and navigation equipment required by Part 91 for LSA should be maintained to the standards established by FAR Part 43. Pilot-in-command time logged in a LSA should not be credited toward training or experience required for a pilot certificate in a different class of aircraft.