What do you Guys think of this new Class of  Aircraft?? 

 

The FAA has defined light-sport aircraft as simple-to-operate, easy-to-fly aircraft that, since initial certification, has continued to meet the following performance definition:

In addition to fixed-wing airplanes, the definition of a light-sport aircraft also includes powered parachutes, weight-shift control aircraft (i.e., Trikes), balloons, airships, gliders and gyroplanes. 

Any aircraft that meets the definition of a light-sport aircraft as called out in FAR Part 1.1 is eligible to be operated by a sport pilot. These aircraft can be certificated in any category, such as standard, experimental amateur-built, experimental exhibition, experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA), or special light-sport aircraft (S-LSA).

I think they are going to become very popular and very affordable in the future.

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I think the concept is fantastic.  It will put some affordability back into the general aviation market for the person who just wants to fly around by himself or with one other person. Once I get my private pilot license I may look into buying one.

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Here  is one i think looks really cool..  they are not made here in the US  yet.. but from what i have been  hearing they are looking to see if there is a market for them here.. http://www.aso.com/aircraft/102575/