A Call to Arms from Richard VanGrunsven

"Steve Hix" wrote in message
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In article ,
Jay Maynard wrote:

On 2008-03-18, Highflyer wrote:
The FAA did precisely that with the S-LSA certification process. It
greatly
simplified the proof and oversight needed to ensure an adequate
standard
for
aircraft that cannot endanger a lot of unsuspecting people. That is
why
they limited them to slower airspeeds and lighter weights as well as
two
places. They are also only allowed to fly Daytime and by Visual flight
rules.

Not true. They can fly IFR or night VFR if properly equipped.

As long as you have a Private Pilot rating, or above.

That's one big
reason I wound up with a Zodiac XLi. The key is that no part of the
aircraft
must have manufacturer's instructions prohibiting night or IFR
operations,
and their equipment must meet the minimum standards of the rules. This
means, for example, that the aircraft must not be powered by a Rotax
912ULS
or Jabiru 3300, both of which have manufacturer's instructions limiting
them
to day VFR.

I am not sure of the phrasing on that last part, regarding the engines; but
engine and propeller combinations not certified under parts 34 and 35 (IIRC)
are not supposed to be approved for night IFR.

Several contributors here are much more knowledgeable of the specifics.

Peter