MOSAIC

Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification

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




For comments or feedback please email Rick Henry at: n727rh@gmail.com

Updated September 14, 2024

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