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 own a special light sport aircraft (S-LSA) and I want to add a vertical card compass and back up “dial” altimeter. I would buy the units and have my A&P mechanic install them. Do I have to get permission/approval from the manufacturer to have this done?
