Originally Posted by
rudestuff
We all know that weight shift microlights have to meet strict criteria on stall speeds, max gross weight etc... But what if you made one that didn't? Let's say you knock up a 800kg 3-seat trike. It can't be a microlight, so what would it 'be'?
It would be certified under CS.23 or FAR-23 plus special conditions. The special conditions would have to be negotiated with the relevant authority, but is likely to look like some bits ported in from BCAR Section S or BFU-UL-95 as those are the two most mature design codes for handling flexwing powered aircraft.
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