On Feb 19, 1:37*pm, Gig 601XL Builder
wrote:
WingFlaps wrote:
On Feb 20, 3:13 am, Gig 601XL Builder
wrote:

I didn't even look at the cruise speed. Assuming the variable-pitch prop
is variable in flight that is what disqualifies it.

Maybe you can revisit this restriction in the interests of reducing
carbon emissions?

:-)

Cheers

Won't happen in LSA. The entire point is light aircraft that fly and
more importantly land with minimum passengers and the simplest possible
system to fly.

I agree with most of the restrictions of the LSA rule. I just wish
they had upped the weight limit a little so the Cessna 150 and similar
airplanes had been included. Ironically, from what I've heard those
airplanes are easier to fly and land at least partly because they are
heavier. I've read a number of accounts of pilots transitioning to
Light Sport aircraft who are surprised that the LSAs are actually more
demanding than the non-LSAs to which they are accustomed, especially
in landing.

Phil