Private Pilot (Weight Shift, Powered Parachute) Practical Test Standard Released
First Experimental Operating Light-Sport airworthiness certificate Issued

The Light Sport Aviation Branch (LSSB) is having a banner week. We would like to first announce that the Private Pilot Weight Shift Control and Powered Parachute Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-32)are now available on the afs600.faa.gov web site. This was a major effort to complete in a timely manner by the personnel in AFS-800 and AFS-600. Please forward any comments, questions or recommendations to afs630comments@faa.gov.

The branch has made significant progress in preparing for the first Sport Pilot Examiner course in Sebring, FL. We have now MaxAir Drifter, two Air Creation weight shift control and two Powrachute Pegasus aircraft certified as Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (ELSA). This was accomplished by the outstanding support and efforts of the personnel from Lockwood Aviation, the Orlando Flight Standards District Office and the two airworthiness inspectors assigned to the LSAB. Because of their efforts we are able to qualify the inspector work force in these aircraft in order to conduct the course next week. Now we just need a little help from the weather and everything will be on tract.

Martin Weaver, Manager LSAB, taxiing back after the practical test with Larry Clymer, operations inspector LSAB, after completing the Private Pilot Weight Shift Control and Sport Pilot Flight Instructor practical test successfully. (Click on picture to view full size image)

The first Experimental Operating Light-Sport airworthiness certificate has been issued by inspectors Al Kimball, Edsel Ford and Van Stumpner. Airworthiness certificate issued to Phil Lockwood, on a MaxAir Drifter. (Click on picture to view full size image)