Mosaic and sport flying

[jlk250]

I'm not an insider and know only what I have read on the internet, but it's safe to say that I have read everything that can be found with a Google search. MOSAIC was expected to be announced by AirVenture 2022, but was delayed. The FAA decided that the drone part of it was not ready so they split up MOSAIC into two parts, one for GA that is nearly ready to release, and a much more problematic part for drones that will take much longer. So the good news is that the part that affects us shouldn't take much longer by FAA standards. Nobody knows when, but I've seen guesses of anywhere from early 2023 to AirVenture 2023.

That would be for the NPRM, notice of proposed rulemaking. We would know what they propose, and there would be a long comment period where they get input on their proposal. I think that is 16 months, in which case the new rules are likely to be implemented around January 2025. Could be sooner. Probably won't be much later than that.

I have heard that the new gross weight limit to be considered LSA might be 1580 lbs, which would rule out most existing rental planes. But nobody knows what it will be until it gets released. Brazil has recently updated its LSA definition and it allows 4-seat aircraft, 185 kts, 3000 lbs, variable pitch propellers, 61 kt stall speed. Wow! Will the FAA follow this? I'm guessing not, but only time will tell.

Anyway, I'm really hoping for the same things you are. I went through the whole learning process of what getting a SPL would mean for me, and it is really overwhelming if there is no local training or renting in LSAs available. Or hangar space, or insurance. So much simpler to get a PPL like everyone else.