What rules did the FAA change?
In 2004, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and DOT (Department of Transportation) made three changes around the regulation of consumer and recreational flying. They created 1) Light Sport Aircraft classification to accommodate light, simple and easy-to-fly aircraft that are more affordable to own and maintain; 2) Sport Pilot license, which can be achieved in half of the time and cost compared to the traditional private pilot license; and 3) new Light Sport Aircraft Mechanics certification that enables more accessible and affordable maintenance.
