The FAA says the Terrafugia Transition can now be called a light sport aircraft despite the fact that its maximum weight is 370 pounds greater than the standard LSA 1,430-pound limit. Terrafugia petitioned the agency for the exemption to use the LSA label for a street-legal version of the aircraft back in 2014. Although the Transition can be flown like a traditional two-place aircraft, the pilot can also fold its wings after landing to allow it to operate over the same roads as any automobile.
FAA Approves Terrafugia Petition for LSA Certification
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA granted Terrafugia an exemption to classify its Transition as a light sport aircraft (LSA), despite it exceeding the standard weight limit by 370 pounds.
- The increased weight accommodates advanced automotive safety features, such as a safety cage and crumple zones, and enables its unique ability to operate as both an aircraft and a street-legal vehicle.
- Terrafugia argued these features significantly enhance safety, potentially reducing injuries and fatalities in accidents and helping avoid weather-related incidents by allowing it to land and drive.
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