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:
- Older pilots facing insurance challenges with complex aircraft can find a viable alternative in Light Sport Aircraft (LSA).
- The Van's RV-12iS is presented as a successful LSA option for pilots transitioning from more complex planes.
- Specialized LSA transition training is available, exemplified by Sebring Aviation, where an *Aviation Consumer* editor successfully completed the training and gathered useful tips.
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