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Breaking News:  FAA MOSAIC Regulations and Personnel Training

Via the AP emails:

To all members
 
Personnel Training
The Government has backed CASA personnel training standards that denies VET qualifications for the B1.2, 1.3 and B1.4 AME/LAME.
Hopefully, MISA will provide modular training packages to support the CASA modular approach.
Foreign LAMEs will still be available, or you can use self-study and sit CASA examinations.
 
What a difference to the major changes the FAA has made to their regulations in relation to what was described as LSA. (Light Sport Aeroplane now Aircraft)
Our latest Breaking News covers both these changes. Ctrl and Click
 
When will Australia adopt the FAR MOSAIC regulatory changes?
FAR Part 22 has already been changed. Our regulations refer to FAR Part 22 standards.
 
FAA New MOSAIC Regulations (manufacturing)
The FAA has made major changes to LSA standards and opens this sector to innovation by removing fixed limits.
Adopting these regulatory changes can once again charge Australia’s design and manufacture of small aircraft. Aeroplane and helicopter.
However, we have no confidence that CASA would adopt these new FAR changes as they never adopted major changes to FAR 21 back inn2009.
 
MOSAIC, Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) Sport Pilot redefines the sport pilot category by removing earlier fixed limits, bringing flexibility to both designers and pilots.
Key changes

• removes maximum weight restriction,
  
• evaluated by performance figures such as stall speed rather than mass.
  
• Seating has expanded from two-seat to four seats per aircraft,
  
• Increases in allowable speed mean faster and more capable models.
  
• More complex equipment, such as
  • retractable landing gear, and
    
  • constant-speed propellers.
    
• Opens the category to a broader range of electric, hybrid, and innovative propulsion systems.
  
• Definition of an eligible aircraft includes helicopters, tiltrotor craft, powered lift, gliders, and other emerging designs that fall within this category.
  
• Sport pilots are granted additional privileges, including the possibility of flying at night, operating more advanced aircraft, and even limited commercial work with extra training.
  

How MOSAIC Benefits Advanced Air Mobility
With lower barriers for developers, the new framework offers a clearer certification path for electric aircraft and AAM vehicles. By removing the historic weight and configuration barriers, manufacturers can design with safety features and incorporate electric powertrains without concern for limitations. This reduction in cost and complexity is expected to speed up development and entry to service for new eVTOL and electric aircraft.
Pilot Training and Workforce Advantages
Flight schools can now use higher-performance electric and four-seat aircraft for training under the revised rules. This allows a new generation of pilots to learn with modern technology that more closely matches the aircraft they will fly in tomorrow’s urban and regional air mobility operations.
Supporting Innovation and Market Growth
Manufacturers and startups can bring prototypes to market more quickly and affordably. Airports and communities will find greater incentive to build out electrical charging infrastructure and adapt their facilities, since a wider variety of aircraft will be entering service and public exposure will increase.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford explained that MOSAIC continues to bring safe, modern, and affordable aircraft for recreation, flight training, and even some limited aerial work together without compromising safety. According to a handful of industry leaders, these changes bridge the gap between today’s experimental realm and tomorrow’s certified electric and AAM fleets.
Looking Ahead
This MOSAIC update is a big step forward and reflects a vision for future-ready rules that support cleaner, more accessible, and technology-friendly aviation. As both design and pilot access rules are modernized, there will be a surge in electric aircraft activity and greater progress toward fully realized advanced air mobility.
 
If government adopted and harmonised with the US rules, the potential for Australian civil aircraft manufacturing is huge.
 
Ken Cannane
Executive Director
AMROBA
Phone: (02) 97592715
Mobile: 0408029329
www.amroba.org.au
Safety All Around.

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Can you imagine a 250 KPH light sport aircraft, now possible.
 
How long will it take for the government to adopt?
 
Under the new FAA rule, aircraft classified as LSA can now:

• Weigh up to approx 3,000 pounds;
  
• Include up to four seats;
  
• Feature retractable landing gear;
  
• Use variable pitch propellers; and
  
• Deliver more engine horsepower and better performance overall.
  

This means many aircraft previously excluded from Light Sport – such as older certified planes or new designs – may now qualify. Student pilots and sport pilots will have more access to more powerful, modern, and versatile aircraft under the Mosaic Rule.
 
The following videos further explain MOSAIC changes, when will Australia adopt, if ever.
Reduces red tape and empowers industry just like the FAR 2009 amendments not adopted by CASA
 

US AOPA video
 
Final MOSAIC Rule Unwrapped
 
MOSAIC (Modernisation of Special Airworthiness Certification) rule, will significantly impact eVTOL aircraft by allowing them to be certified as Light Sport Aircraft (LSA)
 
US “GAMA welcomes today’s announcement on MOSAIC.  While we will need to review the final rule in more detail, GAMA deeply appreciates the efforts of Secretary Duffy, the U.S. Department of Transportation, FAA and the U.S. Congress for their efforts to continuously improve safety and innovation in general aviation and bring MOSAIC to fruition. The MOSAIC rule expands the scope of light sport aircraft category, reducing regulatory burden consistent with the FAA safety continuum that will in turn support opportunities to improve certification processes for Part 23 aircraft. This rule plays a crucial role to ensure the U.S. regulatory structure is better designed to advance safety, innovation and the utility of general aviation. Today’s announcement is an essential step forward for advancing the future of the general aviation industry. “
 
Ken Cannane
Executive Director
AMROBA
Phone: (02) 97592715
Mobile: 0408029329
www.amroba.org.au
Safety All Around.

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