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Old 3rd Jun 2011, 11:35
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I'd be looking for a duplicated vacuum & power system, which no microlight or LSA has. After that, reasonably firm apparent longitudinal static stability - say 1lb/6kn or higher, and positive spiral stability.

A CT, or even an X'Air for example, would give the handling, and it would be easy to put a battery backed up electric AI and a second altimeter. A few - such as the Eurostar which has neutral spiral stability I'd be more concerned about. A C162 would be fine as well from the LSA category.

Certification requirements do require a few other things, such as a certified engine.

I've never seen anything in the serious technical discussion which discounts LSAs on stability criteria alone.

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