A lack of time for research is the reason that I didn't reply to this...

From what I have read, an airplane must be certified for IFR, either from
the factory, or in the field. And it must have periodic inspections to
insure IFR certification. Again, this is just what I believe I have read.

But keep in mind that Light Sport Aircraft are not certificated in the same
manner as other aircraft. I doubt that there is even an IFR certification
available for a Light Sport Aircraft.



"ls" wrote in message
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Bryan Martin wrote:
in article , Lakeview Bill
at
wrote on 5/25/05 8:43 PM:


The Alaraus is not a Light Sport Aircraft by US standards.

Among other things, it has a gross weight of 1,692 lbs; the LSA maximum
is
1,320 lbs for SEL.

And by definition, there cannot be an IFR certified LSA, as they are
only
approved for day VFR as an LSA.



Sport PILOTS are prohibited from flying in IFR or at night, there's
nothing
in the rules that prohibit an aircraft that otherwise fits the
definition of
LSA from being flown in IFR or at night if it is properly equipped.

Actually... and I'm still researching this to be sure... but this might
not be the case. For either the SLSA or ELSA (or both, not sure), there
might be an automatic permanant inclusion of 'day VFR only' in the op
limits mandated by the rule!

Again, I"m not certain of this yet (nothing about SP is really very
certain ), but I think this will be the case..... All the more reason
to go experimental A/B, IMO.......

LS
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