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9 hours ago, whiskeypapa said:

Awesome info!  I also forget to mention in the prior post that the 5 year rubber replacement is due next May. If ELSA though, is it still a $5k job? 
 

The difference between S-LSA and E-LSA on the 5 year rubber replacement is that it is not required (but probably prudent) for E-LSA.  But the bigger difference is that with E-LSA you won't have to pay the price for  "GENUINE ROTAX" parts.

10 hours ago, whiskeypapa said:

 

  I most likely will be taking it to ELSA sooner rather than later, but I assume I can only do that after it is approved to be "airworthy".

Seeking advise on other things I need to watch out for and best options moving forward. Thanks!

Yes, the aircraft must have a current condition inspection (Annual) to convert to E-LSA.  (Not "airworthy", but "in a condition for safe operation".)

1 hour ago, FlyAgain said:

  Just lengthens the exam frequency and who can sign it but the application is the same.  

One major difference is that once you fail the 3rd class medical, you must jump through all kinds of hoops to get it back.  

With BasicMed, you don't fail.  You simply don't pass.  Then you and your Dr. work out a solution and you are good to go.  

I would not let a prospective FAA rule change affect a purchase at this time.  

Originally the NPRM was to be published in January of this year.  It is now July and nothing yet!  Even after the process is started it will probably be a minimum of a year and more likely 2 years before anything becomes effective.

2 hours ago, rtk said:

CoffeeJoe, that’s a very handsome aircraft and was sold (I believe) while Patrick Arnzen and US Sport Aircraft was the sole distributor for the US.  Patrick knows the Sportcruiser inside and out, so I’m confident that it was a solidly assembled aircraft on initial delivery.  But in those 40 hours (especially with training) the advice by Velocity26 and others is great advice to take.

 

This info is correct.  I certificated the aircraft for USSA on 09 July 2015.

9 hours ago, ronin5573 said:

Is that on just your plane?  Or any?

The Light-Sport Repairman Inspection Certificate allows you to perform the condition inspection on any Light-Sport aircraft that you own.  Each aircraft must be listed on the certificate.