Featured Video: Light Sport In Your Future?

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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 discontinuing flying.
  • The Van's RV-12iS is highlighted as a successful LSA option for pilots transitioning to this category.
  • Specialized LSA transition training, such as that offered by Sebring Aviation for the RV-12iS, is available and beneficial for pilots making this shift.
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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.

Larry Anglisano

Larry Anglisano is the former Editor in Chief of sister publication Aviation Consumer magazine. He's an active land, sea and glider pilot, and has over 30 years experience as an avionics tech.
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