What is the fastest light sport aircraft?

BLACKWING 635RG This is the fastest ultralight money can buy. Fast, sleek and packed with all the latest technology. 2020 FAI world record holder (50km on closed circuit & over a straight course).

How much does an experimental aircraft cost?

Costs range from under $10,000 to more than $100,000 based on desired performance characteristics and optional engine and avionics packages. By comparison, a new factory-built Cessna 172 costs more than $250,000.

What is the safest light sport aircraft?

The safest light sport aircraft in its category is the AKOYA from Lisa Airplanes. It offers aerodynamic forms and practical design, focusing more on safety features. It has an aerodynamic fuselage that can withstand the short gusts of wind, and it has a glide ratio of 1:20.

Can experimental aircraft fly IFR?

IFR flight in experimental aircraft is acceptable, provided the aircraft has passed its flight test period, meets the equipment requirements of 14 CFR 91.205 and has the appropriate statements in the operating limitations.

Can you fly an experimental aircraft with a sport pilot license?

Original designs and “built from plans” aircraft that meet the LSA definition, can be registered as Experimental Homebuilt, and are subject to the 51% rule. A Sport Pilot, as long as they meet the LSA definition, can fly these aircraft.

Why do light sport planes have so many crashes?

In fact, light sport airplanes crash for the same reasons their heavier legacy brethren do: runway prangs, loss of control, stall/spins, fuel exhaustion and spatial disorientation, although the relative distribution of these causes is different for LSAs.

Why did Cessna stop making the skycatcher?

Efforts to sell all remaining Skycatchers failed because Cessna officials did not want customers to be frustrated by a lack of parts. The aircraft was manufactured in China but assembled in Independence, Kan.

Can you fly an experimental aircraft at night?

If you intend to fly your Experimental/Amateur-Built at night, good visibility is essential, and it stands to reason that your aircraft should be similarly equipped to the GA traffic whose company you’ll keep.

Can experimental aircraft fly in IMC?

Conclusion. IFR flight in experimental aircraft is acceptable, provided the aircraft has passed its flight test period, meets the equipment requirements of 14 CFR 91.205 and has the appropriate statements in the operating limitations.