New Federal Rule Aims to Expand Light Sport Aviation Sector
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUL 23 – The FAA's MOSAIC rule removes outdated limits, allowing sport pilots to fly faster, heavier aircraft with new propulsion types and expanded privileges, affecting about 75% of the general aviation fleet.
- On July 22, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration finalized the MOSAIC rule at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
- Amid calls to modernize safety rules, the FAA said outdated regulations were inhibiting innovation and safety, after a multi-year process including over 1,300 public comments.
- Under MOSAIC, the FAA removes existing weight limits for light sport aircraft, allowing more advanced designs, and enabling sport pilots to fly at night with endorsements.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, `We just finalized a major reform that's going to make recreational flying safer, more accessible, and far less red tape to tie us up in`, permitting limited commercial activities like infrastructure inspections and aerial photography.
- The FAA anticipates that certification time and resource needs will decrease, expected to facilitate new product launches and broader adoption of light sport aircraft, as burdens ease.
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Improvements to recreational aviation safety announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a major overhaul of the rules for small, lightweight aircraft. U.S. Secretary of Transportation and former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy shared the news Tuesday at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Tune in to hear an important announcement for the recreational aviation sector. Join us live at 1:30 PM EST from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/tHLjZr36p5— Secretary Sean Duffy…
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