IFR in an LSA - Is It Safe? Is It Legal? (AvSport webinar)
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SLSA vs ELSA Webinar Summary
Key Points:
- SLSA and ELSA Requirements:
- An SLSA must be identical to a factory-built version until an airworthiness certificate is issued; no modifications are allowed.
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Once the aircraft is registered as an LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) and has its airworthiness certificate, modifications can be made if approved by the manufacturer. This status becomes an ELSA.
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Modification Rules:
- An SLSA cannot have any changes until certification; an ELSA can undergo modifications with manufacturer approval.
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Once converted to an ELSA, pilots can perform their own maintenance and inspections (like annuals), provided they hold a repairman certificate for that specific aircraft.
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Airworthiness Conversion:
- Converting from SLSA to ELSA involves taking the aircraft to a DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) who inspects it.
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You can convert back once, but not repeatedly; an SLSA cannot be converted to ELSA and then back again.
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Additional Resources:
- The FAA defines LSA requirements in FAR 1.
- Dr. Schock’s full webinar on the topic is available at avsport.org/webinars.
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You can earn FAA safety team wings or AMT award credit for watching his webinars, particularly this one.
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Upcoming Webinar Topics:
- July: Preventing misfuelling accidents ("Get Your Gas in Gear")
- September: Carburetor icing
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November: Squawk talk (radars and transponders)
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Support Opportunities:
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Dr. Schock invites supporters to his Patreon page for valuable membership premiums.
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EAA AirVenture 2021:
- It's scheduled for July, and the host is looking forward to seeing attendees at various events in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Additional Notes:
- Thank you for this detailed summary! If anyone has more specific questions or needs further clarification on any of these points, feel free to ask. Safe flying to all!
For more information and resources, visit Dr. Schock’s webinar page or explore the FAA's FAR 1 documentation.
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