[balloon-makers] LSA weight increase for LTA

[cpack]

Yes, David, 
The LSA rules allow a manufacturer to sale, in a 
"kit" form, a model it has certified through the LSA standards. Only one model 
has to be approved  then this model can be sold in a major to minimal kit 
form ( example - 90 % vs "experimental" 50%). This will allow the builder and 
manufacturer to share liabilty and labor to lower the cost of  obtaining a 
LSA- LTA aircraft. Note this is not the same as  the regular experimental 
and thus the owner cannot annual his aircraft without a special class ( Approx. 
16 hours ).
Fly safe,
Curtis
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  increase for LTA
  
  
  <SPAN 
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  news, Curtis!  I wonder if any of the manufacturers will now jump on this 
  bandwagon?  It also would open the doors to LSA kit 
  building.
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  increase for LTA
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  style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The EAA has notified the 
  membership in their latest online newsletter the weight limits for LSA LTA has 
  been increased.
  
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  <SPAN 
  style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">"An FAA direct final rule issued 
  April 9 solves two lingering light-sport aircraft (LSA) certification issues 
  that EAA has been working to fix since the original Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) 
  Rule issued in September 2004. The action allows special-LSA certification of 
  amphibious aircraft with a retractable landing gear, plus increases the 
  maximum takeoff weight for lighter-than-air LSA from 660 lbs. to 1,320 
  lbs."
  
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  <SPAN 
  style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thanks to all who worked on behalf 
  of the increase. Many, both near and far, worked to further this goal, some 
  with methodical, detailed analysis and others with imprompt meetings in the 
  hall way or on the tarmac. Now there is a practical weight limit for 
  balloon manufactures who want to produce LSA-LTA aircraft and kits. 
  
  
  <SPAN 
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  safe,
  
  <SPAN 
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