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Classics Under LSA Rules

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Key Takeaways:

  • Sport pilots are eligible to fly numerous vintage aircraft that meet Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) standards; a list of qualifying models can be found on sportpilot.org.
  • A sport pilot repairman certificate does not apply to the maintenance of standard category aircraft, even if they meet LSA definitions; these aircraft still require an A&P-IA for annual inspections.
  • Aviation insurance is available for sport pilots and LSAs from over half of aviation companies, though specialized scenarios like tailwheel training may present additional challenges, making a history of safe operations vital for future coverage.
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Piper Cub (Photo: EAA / Jim Koepnick)

Each month, Flying answers questions about the new sport pilot/light sport aircraft rule with assistance from the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the authority on the opportunities available within the category commonly known as “Sport Pilot”:

Q: I’ve heard about all the new airplanes that sport pilots can fly. But I like older airplanes. Are there any that I could fly as a sport pilot?

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