Hi,
interesting thread!
It really caught my attention because I just had my 1st transition lesson from "Microlight" to LSA.
From this:
Then add:
#Individual brakes on the pedals instead of 1 centre hand brake
#Controllable Pitch Propeller
#Yoke to stick
#Flaps
#Turbo engine
#From analog to glass cockpit
Then you get:
All of these differences overwhelmed me a bit
..in the 1st hour.
My 1st impressions: I couldnīt believe how little power was required during the final and landing, I could hardly hear the engine. Very eerie for me, I thought we were close to a stall! And the Airspeed, it just didnīt drop as fast as Iīm used to when reducing power!
In the microlight, well, every adjustment to the RPMīs you notice directly; especially while reducing power.
This LSA is so much more aerodynamic so it glides way better.
And the brakes on the pedals, I know it is industry standard but I still need to get used to it--> swerving from left to right a little while coming to a stop!
In general, comparing just these 2 specific planes: LSA = beautiful: faster, quieter, more comfy (spacious) and just more maneuverable.
Iīll be off for my 2nd lesson today--> hope to improve from yesterday!
Cheers,
###Ultra Long Hauler###