New LSA rules

[larrywells51]

I haven’t read all the new LSA rules yet since it’s over 700 pages. I own a 1975 Cessna 177RG. I’ll be interested to see if any flexibility has been created relative to installation of equipment, such as the Dynon autopilot, under a field approval outside the STC AML. I currently have the Trio autopilot and am installing the Skyview HDX, Comm, Transponder, ADS-B, etc. I am an IA , doing the work myself, and would prefer the Dynon autopilot functionality even if it’s just the flight director functions.

 

[Raymo]

The new rules clear state (paraphrasing) that any aircraft that is currently certificated (experimental, type, etc.) may not be (re)certified under the new ruling. Only new designs may be considered for the new/updated rules. I think a lot of people were expecting to be able to have their Cessna or Piper suddenly become LSA, which is not the case. I believe you'll have to wait for Dynon to add your aircraft to their STC for the AP servos.

What is not clear to me is whether or not a Sport Pilot can now fly a type certified aircraft that meets the new rules for those pilots. I think that is the case, but could be wrong.

 

[Rhino]

Yes, they can, if the aircraft meets the requirements.