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In 2004, the Federal Aviation Administration created a new category of plane, light-sport aircraft.
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In 2004, the Federal Aviation Administration created a new category of plane, light-sport aircraft.
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Why aren't aviation enthusiasts and traveling salespeople and Wall Street types already scooting around in such road-capable, light-sport aircraft?
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Why aren't aviation enthusiasts and traveling salespeople and Wall Street types already scooting around in such road-capable, light-sport aircraft?
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His engineering experience had left him infatuated with the power of design, and the light-sport changes made him think he could build a truly sexy airplane—one designed for a high-end consumer instead of a traditional pilot.
The Ultimate Flying Machine: Sexy as a Sports Car, Portable as a Jet Ski 2008
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Giants like Cirrus and Cessna are rushing to bring out light-sport airplanes; Cessna has already taken more than 1,000 orders on its new SkyCatcher , which won't be delivered until the end of the year.
The Ultimate Flying Machine: Sexy as a Sports Car, Portable as a Jet Ski 2008
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Meanwhile, the light-sport designation has been a magnet for entrepreneurs.
The Ultimate Flying Machine: Sexy as a Sports Car, Portable as a Jet Ski 2008
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The new light-sport category makes it much easier for amateur fliers to take to the air.
The Ultimate Flying Machine: Sexy as a Sports Car, Portable as a Jet Ski 2008
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Dubbed light-sport aircraft , the category is a sort of intermediate designation between those small private planes parked at every regional airport in the country and flimsy-looking, ultralight "experimental" craft, which are built from kits and flown by the seat of the pants.
The Ultimate Flying Machine: Sexy as a Sports Car, Portable as a Jet Ski 2008
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It is designed for training and what is known as the light-sport market, for recreational fliers.
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