Edsel Ford, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Van Stumpner, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Edsel Ford and Van Stumpner talk with us about the long-awaited change to Order 8130.2F. Big changes have to do with the operating limitations that apply to Experimental Light Sport Aircraft. Until now, if you got an airworthiness certificate under the previous version of the order, you would not be able to fly your E-LSA aircraft over congested areas or at night. This change allows those operations. Edsel and Van tell us how the change works and how to take advantage of the new operating limitations even if you have an N-number aircraft with the old version of the limitations. Light Sport Aviation Branch (Part 1) (7/18/06)

Edsel Ford, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Van Stumpner, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Edsel Ford and Van Stumpner talk with us about the long-awaited change to Order 8130.2F. Big changes have to do with the operating limitations that apply to Experimental Light Sport Aircraft. Until now, if you got an airworthiness certificate under the previous version of the order, you would not be able to fly your E-LSA aircraft over congested areas or at night. This change allows those operations. Edsel and Van tell us how the change works and how to take advantage of the new operating limitations even if you have an N-number aircraft with the old version of the limitations. Light Sport Aviation Branch (Part 2) (7/18/06)

Edsel Ford, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Van Stumpner, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Edsel Ford and Van Stumpner join us to talk about aircraft markings and placarding. Sport Pilot is requiring aircraft owners to find ways to put N-numbers on their aircraft. Edsel and Van talk about how to do it; even on aircraft like powered parachutes and trikes. We also learn about placarding requirements for the mystery switches that a lot of pilots install and don't mark. Learn some of the things it takes to get your aircraft ready for an airworthiness inspection. Light Sport Aviation Branch (3/21/06)

Edsel Ford, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Edsel Ford talks to us about how you can transition your heavy ultralight or ultralight trainer into an Experimental-Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) certification. He talks about common aircraft owner questions, who to see to get the certification done, and the things that need to be done before the appointment with a designated airworthiness representative (DAR) is made. Light Sport Aviation Branch (Part 1) (1/24/06)

Edsel Ford, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Edsel Ford talks to us about how you can transition your heavy ultralight or ultralight trainer into an Experimental-Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) certification. He talks about common aircraft owner questions, who to see to get the certification done, and the things that need to be done before the appointment with a designated airworthiness representative (DAR) is made. Light Sport Aviation Branch (Part 1) (1/24/06)

Edsel Ford, FAA Light Sport Aviation Branch
Edsel Ford joins us to talk about how someone can become a Designated Airworthiness Representative and help transition two place ultralight trainers into Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA). He offers us tips on how to apply and talks about how to make your application look good to the Selection Board. Light Sport Aviation Branch (12/6/05)