Chapter 17: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C) Audio

Chapter 17: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C) Audiobook New 2021
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00:00:03 Introduction
00:00:48 Light-Sport Aircraft Background
00:04:35 Light-Sport Airplane Synopsis
00:06:33 Sport Pilot Certificate
00:07:56 Transition Training Considerations
00:10:49 LSA Maintenance
00:12:43 Airframe and Systems
00:16:45 Weather Considerations
00:18:04 Flight Environment
00:33:58 Key Points
00:35:58 Chapter Summary
Chapter 17: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA)
Chapter Summary.
LSAs are a category of small, lightweight aircraft that may include advanced systems, such a parachutes, EFIS, and composite construction.
While the transition is not difficult, it does require a properly designed transition training program led by a competent flight instructor-S or flight instructor-A.
Safety is of utmost importance when it comes to any flight activity.
In order to properly assess the hazards of flight and mitigate flight risk, a pilot needs to develop the appropriate knowledge, risk management, and skill, to effectively and safely pilot an LSA.
Introduction.
The light-sport aircraft (LSA) concept broadens the access of flight to more people.
LSA have been defined as a simple-to-operate, easy-to-fly aircraft; however, “simple-to-operate” and “easy-to-fly” do not negate the need for proper and effective training.
This chapter introduces the light-sport category of airplanes and places emphasis on transition to a light-sport airplane.
Even though light-sport airplane flight may appear simple to an experienced pilot, a transition to a light-sport airplane should include the same methodical training approach as transitioning into any other airplane.
A pilot seeking a transition into light-sport airplane flying should follow a systematic, structured light-sport airplane training course under the guidance of a competent instructor with recent experience in the specific training airplane.
Light-Sport Aircraft Background.
Several groups were instrumental in the development and success of the LSA concept.
These included the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International, and countless individuals who promoted the concept since the early 1990s.
In 2004, the FAA released a rule that created a light-sport classification for airplane, gyroplane, lighter-than-air, weight-shift-control, glider, and powered parachute.