Aircraft
Sport pilots can fly a wide range of weight-shift control (WSC) light-sport aircraft (LSA) from factory built to homebuilt aircraft. This type of aircraft is also known as a sport trike, or simply as a trike. With streamlined aircraft manufacturing processes and less government bureaucracy there is less overall expense. With less cost, and more sport trikes to choose from, now you can train in, fly, and own your own light-sport aircraft!
Ultralight Verses Light-Sport Aircraft
An Ultralight is a “single place” vehicle (the FAA does not call ultralights Aircraft) that requires no pilots license. These can only weight up to 254 pounds empty. There is very little regulation on the aircraft and the operator except that it is restricted from flying in busier airspace. The Ultralight Trainer two place Ultralight evolved which is a heavier ultralight used for dual training (instructor and student) until 2004 when the ultralight trainers were transitioned to Light-Sport Aircraft. See Ultralight trikes for more information.
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