Cal Vanize wrote in
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In reviewing the definitions from the FAA na dfrom comments posted in
this newsgroup, there seem to be some special opportunities when
building aircraft that could fit LSA derfinitions.

If my understanding is correct, it would be possible for someone to
build (for instance) a Van's RV-6a with a Lyc O-235 or Conti O-200 and
a ground adjustable prop set to its extreme climb configuration to
limit speed to 138 mph. As long as the plane's max TOW is stated to
be 1320 lbs, that would fit the LSA category.

Is this assumption correct?

TIA,

CV




It "could" fit the LSA catagory, in that a sport pilot may fly it, but
it would not be an eLSA or sLSA... it would be and Experimental Am.
Built. (is the clean stall on an RV-9 below 51mph???)

It would be stupid.... you should build a 601 or Sonex instead, or wait
for the RV-12

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