ExSp33db1rd - The FAA 3rd Class medical is what's currently required for private flying of normally certified aircraft in the US. LSA aircraft require no medical exam or declaration at all. You need a US (state) drivers license but that requires no medical exam at any age. If and when the FAA get rid of the 3rd class medical you will likewise need no medical at all to fly many or most light certified types privately, with no added limitations. That will reduce the motivation for some people to buy an LSA aircraft.
People often conjecture that the main political purpose of FAA Sport Pilot/LSA regulations was to provide a safety database in support of eliminating the FAA medical requirement for private operation of existing single engined certified aircraft under a certain weight, power and number of seats. And its true that the proposal is making some headway.
Last edited by Silvaire1; 13th February 2014 at 03:34.