Skycatcher IFR?

I really doubt it. The new O-200D will not be a certified engine so I
doubt if Continental will allow that in its operating limitations. Even
more limiting, the useful load of the SkyCatcher is right at the minimum
allowable useful load for and LSA by ASTM. As such, they probably won't
have be able to add the back up electrical system needed for a glass
panel used in IMC.

If you would like a really nice Cessna-like and IFR certified LSA,
checkout the Tecnam family. They offer full IFR LSA aircraft, either
glass or traditional, your choice.

http://www.tecnamaircraft.com/Tecnam_Aircraft.htm

This company has been building airplanes for over 50 years. We have an
Echo on the line and boy is it a sweet and stable flyer. It has the
handling characteristics needed in an IFR bird. Monstrous useful load
too, especially compared to the SkyCatcher, which allows for long range
tanks, a pretty much prerequisite for flying hard IFR.

Helen
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Matt Whiting wrote:

Does anyone know if the Skycatcher will be IFR certified? It doesn't
appear to be from what little I've found at the Cessna web site.

Matt

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