Sport Aviation Airplane

What about the arispeed limitation of Sport category aircraft? I
thought they had to be certified with a cruise speed less than
120knots.


Robert M. Gary wrote:
Danny Dot wrote:
If I buy an older plane that qualifies for Sport Aviation (e.g. less than
1300 lbs), but was certified "Utility", do I need any paper work to fly it
under Sport.

The plane will continue to be a "Utility" category aircraft but
qualifies to be flown by a "Sport" pilot. This is different than the
new "Sport" category of aircraft which are basically Ultralights.

-Robert

On 5 Dec 2006 20:55:13 -0800, "Andrew Sarangan" wrote:

Robert M. Gary wrote:
Danny Dot wrote:
If I buy an older plane that qualifies for Sport Aviation (e.g. less than
1300 lbs), but was certified "Utility", do I need any paper work to fly it
under Sport.

The plane will continue to be a "Utility" category aircraft but
qualifies to be flown by a "Sport" pilot. This is different than the
new "Sport" category of aircraft which are basically Ultralights.

What about the airspeed limitation of Sport category aircraft? I
thought they had to be certified with a cruise speed less than
120knots.

No. Maximum level-flight speed of 120 knots. This illustrates the basic
requirements to qualify under the Light Sport definition:

http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/sportpilot.jpg

As another poster said, certification category is irrelevant, as long as it
meets the definition.

For a partial list of qualifying aircraft, see:

http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/aircraft.html

Ron Wanttaja

("Ron Wanttaja" wrote)
No. Maximum level-flight speed of 120 knots.


"A maximum airspeed in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH) of
not more than 120 knots CAS under standard atmospheric conditions at sea
level."

As the 51% builder, do you set what you want your powerplant's (VH) to be?

"...unrestricted periods of use."
"Hmm, UNRESTRICTED PERIODS and CONTINUOUS (@ sea level) this old engine
won't hold up unless you back 'er off a bit."
"A wee bit more..."
"I don't think she can take much more of this, Captain."

(VH) Sound like Cruise Speed to me. Where am I wrong?
"Birth" ...is not an answer option!

I found this:
http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:EuHLdc_sUL0J:avstop.com/definitions.html+%22maximum+continuous+power%22+%2 B+faa&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=32&client=firefox-a
"Rated maximum continuous power," with respect to reciprocating,
turbopropeller, and turboshaft engines, means the approved brake horsepower
that is developed statically or in flight, in standard atmosphere at a
specified altitude, within the engine operating limitations established
under
Part 33, and approved for unrestricted periods of use.

Hey, this one isn't listed! :-)
http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/sportpilot.jpg
"A nonpressurized cabin, if equipped with a cabin."


Montblack

On Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:10:10 -0600, "Montblack"
wrote:

Hey, this one isn't listed! :-)
http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/sportpilot.jpg
"A nonpressurized cabin, if equipped with a cabin."

A Fly Baby doesn't have an outhouse, much less a cabin... :-)

Ron "And No Weather Station On Top, Either" Wanttaja

Breezy


"Ron Wanttaja" wrote in message
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| On Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:10:10 -0600, "Montblack"
| wrote:
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| Hey, this one isn't listed! :-)
| http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/sportpilot.jpg
| "A nonpressurized cabin, if equipped with a cabin."
|
| A Fly Baby doesn't have an outhouse, much less a cabin...
:-)
|
| Ron "And No Weather Station On Top, Either" Wanttaja
|