Help for an old fart pilot

[jackcanfly]

Information for an old fart pilot

Dear Members

Just joined P of A . So please forgive my ignorance and dumb arse questions. I am Australian / NZ Pilot ( PPL ) burnt out old fart now flying R.A.A ( Recreational Aviation Australia ) lower medical standard limited to 600 Kg MTOW 1 passenger only
My question is. What is the equivalent to the RAA in the U.S ??? Any help much appreciated

 

[frfly172]

Welcome to the forum,in the US we have a light sport rating. Probably similar to your rating . Try google light sport rating.

 

[gkainz]

Hey there, Jack! Welcome to PoA.

 

[murphey]

Re: Information for an old fart pilot

Dear Members

Just joined P of A . So please forgive my ignorance and dumb arse questions. I am Australian / NZ Pilot ( PPL ) burnt out old fart now flying R.A.A ( Recreational Aviation Australia ) lower medical standard limited to 600 Kg MTOW 1 passenger only
My question is. What is the equivalent to the RAA in the U.S ??? Any help much appreciated

Definitely, almost exactly like Light Sport. 600 kg is about 1320 pounds, and only 1 pax.

Gee, I wonder where the FAA got the LSA specs?

 

[Hank S]

At least LSA here doesn't have any medical requirements beyond the self certification that we do for every flight anyway.