Podcast: LSA Manufacturers Mixed On BasicMed Effects

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • LSA manufacturers at the Sport Aviation Expo discussed their expectations for the newly announced FAA BasicMed rule.
  • They acknowledged that BasicMed might appeal to some buyers prioritizing avoidance of a medical exam, potentially leading them to larger aircraft.
  • However, most manufacturers felt their typical buyers are primarily pilots seeking a safe and modern two-seat aircraft, rather than solely those avoiding a medical.
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At the Sport Aviation Expo is Sebring this week, we spoke with several manufacturers of light sport aircraft (LSAs) about their expectations for the newly announced FAA BasicMed rule. The people who spoke to us for this AVweb exclusive podcast acknowledged that there are buyers for whom avoiding a medical is the key criterion and who might prefer a larger aircraft but felt most of their buyers were pilots who wanted a safe and modern two-seat aircraft.

Duration: 8:04

File Size: 7.4 MB download here

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