FAA plans to increase LSA MTOW to 3,600lbs
Avweb is reporting today that the FAA is planning to increase the maximum weight of LSA aircraft from 1320lbs to 3600lbs.
They go on to say, "The new limit will capture a wide range of aircraft that now require a minimum of a private pilot certificate to fly. What’s not clear is precisely how the rulemaking will alter performance limits, passenger loads and weather requirements for LSA operations. AOPA reported EAA Chairman Jack Pelton told the Carbondale event that the new rule "will allow you to fly in a 172, have four seats in the airplane, and fly 150 MPH.”
Does this mean that American-certified aircraft like smaller Pipers, Cessnas etc will be able to be operated as a LSA here in Australia as well? - or will CASA certification stop this?