By ANN Correspondent John Ballantyne
FAA produced a new airworthiness mechanism named Light-Sport
Aircraft partly to resolve the perpetually issued exemptions for
flight of two-seat ultralights. Also targeted for resolution was
the existence of "fat" single-seaters and the inability for
American pilots to fly two-seat trikes and powered parachutes for
fun and recreation.
By Rob Finfrock
After feeling the wrath of not one, but two hurricanes during
Florida's volatile storm season last year, Sebastian-based Velocity
Aircraft has recovered to full production status, while operating
in a facility approximately half as large as before.
By ANN Correspondent John Ballantyne
The following interview is an exclusive with FAA Manager of the
Light Sport Aviation Branch, AFS-610. Martin Weaver is responsible
for the overall implementation of the sport pilot and light sport
aircraft regulation.
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