The proposed revamp of the FAA's light-sport rule would open the U.S. market to electric trainers like the Velis Electro.
Credit: Pipistrel
The FAA is proposing changes to the regulations for light-sport aircraft (LSA) that would allow electric propulsion systems and simplified flight controls, in a move intended to increase their suitability for flight training and personal flying. Intended to enable deployment of a new class of lower...
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