Sport Pilot: Cessna 150s, Diabetes and Fuel Injection

FLYING Staff

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 10:56 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Older Cessna two-seaters like the 150 do not qualify as Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) due to exceeding weight limits, but a standard CFI (CFI SEL rated) can train individuals for a Sport Pilot certificate.
An FAA medical certificate is not required for a Sport Pilot, provided the pilot has not been denied a recent medical or had one suspended/revoked; self-certification of fitness is necessary, especially for conditions like insulin-dependent diabetes.
Light Sport Aircraft standards permit the use of fuel-injected engines, as long as they are reciprocating engines, with no specific restrictions on the fuel delivery system.

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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 have two questions regarding light-sport aircraft: Is a 1976 Cessna 150 with a 100 hp engine eligible as an LSA? And, can my instructor (who is rated CFI SEL) qualify me (prepare me for written and practical tests) for a Sport Pilot certificate?