MOSAIC comment links: Note: comment period closed January 2, 2024 but submitted comments can be viewed here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/24/2023-14425/modernization-of-special-airworthiness-certification An alternate location to comment (Only use one): https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FAA-2023-1377-0001 You may also send your comment(s) to the EAA here: mosaic@eaa.org (This does NOT go to the FAA.) Our MOSAIC meeting presentation slideshow in pdf is here Other MOSAIC links: The Federal Register document (fine print, 90 pages long) This is actually the easiest format to read the proposed regulations (near the end on pdf page 74): https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-07-24/pdf/2023-14425.pdf Reference to the 54 K limit in the proposed FARs in the above document: § 22.100(a)(3) (page 78) and § 61.316(a)(1) (page 84) List of vintage aircraft that currently fall under LSA rules: https://flysportusa.com/lsa3.php An unofficial website that explains various medical requirements: https://gofly.sportaviationcenter.com/airplane-pilot-cfi/medical-requirements-airplane-pilot/ LSA information and suggestions on how to comment: https://bydanjohnson.com/ LSA information and suggestions on how to comment: https://www.sportaviationspecialties.com/Useful_Information.htm Videos on MOSAIC AOPA - Dave Hirshman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET4i_iipSAQ Other videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jowb0V1FMgg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zf4-zQcPfg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RXjRM_R0vU FAA links: Current Federal Aviation Regulations: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I LSAs - Light Sport Aircraft The FAA's List of vintage aircraft that currently fall under LSA rules: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/aircraft/gen_av/light_sport/ExistingModels.pdf CFR - LSA Airworthiness Certification - CFR § 21.190: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-21/subpart-H/section-21.190 Medical CFR - Medical Certificates - CFR § 61.23: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.23 CFR - The rule that allows flying with only a driver's license to: Exercise the privileges of a Sport Pilot in a Light-Sport Aircraft - CFR § 61.23(c)(1)(ii): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.23 CFR - Private Pilots flying under Basic Med - see paragraph i - CFR § 61.113(i): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-E/section-61.113 CFR - Basic Med - CFR Part 68: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-68?toc=1 Sport Pilots CFR - Sport Pilots - CFR Part 61 Subpart J: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-J?toc=1 CFR - Flying as a Sport Pilot / Flying an LSA - CFR § 61.303: Includes rules for flying with only a driver's license See § 61.303(a)(2)(ii)(A)(1) for a private pilot ("At least a recreational pilot...") flying under this rule https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-J/section-61.303 CFR - Sport Pilot Limitations - CFR § 61.315: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-J/section-61.315 CFR - Sport Pilot Instructors - CFR Part 61 Subpart K: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-K?toc=1 Sport Pilot Training links Sport Pilot Airplane and Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards 2014 This is for both the Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Instructor: Free pdf from FAA https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/training_testing/testing/test_standards/faa-s-8081-29.pdf Paper book: https://www.amazon.com/Sport-Pilot-Gyroplane-Instructor-FAA-S-8081-29/dp/B09MJBQSKP/ Sport Pilot Airplane (SPA) Airman Knowledge Test Prep Free pdf from FAA (only 10 pages) https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/training_testing/testing/test_questions/spa_questions.pdf Paper book published by the FAA (no answers) (50 pages) https://www.amazon.com/Sport-Pilot-Airplane-SPA-Knowledge/dp/B09MYQ92WJ/ Rick's CFI page (with links to documents near the bottom) http://rickhenry.com/cfi.html Comments submitted NPRM Comment by Rick Updated September 14, 2024 Return to EAA 42 Home page |