In an insurance market that’s pushing older pilots out of complex airplanes, a worthy alternative to hanging up the wings for good could be stepping down into the world of Light Sport Aircraft. One aircraft that’s been a big success among others is the Van’s RV-12iS. Sebring Aviation in Florida specializes in LSA transition training and has an RV-12iS on its flight line. Aviation Consumer magazine Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano spent some time with Sebring’s chief pilot Jason Wilkinson and completed transition training for the airplane and learned some useful tips for others considering the same.
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Key Takeaways:
- The current insurance market is pushing older pilots out of complex aircraft, making Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) a viable alternative to ceasing flying altogether.
- The Van's RV-12iS is presented as a successful LSA option, with Sebring Aviation in Florida specializing in LSA transition training for this and similar aircraft.
- An *Aviation Consumer* editor completed RV-12iS transition training, gathering useful tips for other pilots considering a move to LSAs.
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