AVweb’s Sun ‘n Fun Podcast #5: LAMA’s Dan Johnson on Keeping LSAs Compliant (and Safe)

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Key Takeaways:

  • Concerns have been raised about consumer confidence in Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) safety, given that manufacturers are responsible for self-certifying their own aircraft.
  • AVweb's Mary Grady interviews Dan Johnson, chairman of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA), on this issue.
  • Johnson discusses a new program initiated by LAMA designed to verify that LSA airplanes are compliant with all required standards.
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If LSA manufacturers are essentially certifying their own aircraft, can consumers have confidence that they are really okay? AVweb‘s Mary Grady talks with Dan Johnson, chairman of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA), about a new program to verify that LSA airplanes are compliant with required standards.

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