Learning to fly light sport aircraft—and those falling within the class called ultralights or microlights in Europe—opens up an affordable world of flying. Finding the right kind of airplane and flight training provider for you can make the difference in ensuring your enjoyment of the pursuit.
Learn to Fly: Light Sport Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- Learning to fly light sport aircraft (LSA) offers an affordable entry into aviation, with U.S. categories including factory-built (S-LSA) and amateur-built (E-LSA) models.
- Flight training for LSAs in the U.S. can be provided by instructors with either a light sport instructor certificate or a standard flight instructor certificate, available at general or specialized flight schools.
- Pilots can fly LSAs without a medical certificate, provided they possess a valid U.S. driver's license and obtain a student pilot certificate.
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