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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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUL 23 – The FAA's MOSAIC rule removes outdated limits, allowing sport pilots to fly faster, heavier aircraft with new propulsion types and expanded privileges, affecting about 75% of the general aviation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, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the MOSAIC rule at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, expanding the light sport aviation sector.
  • The FAA released MOSAIC to replace outdated weight limits and expand sport pilot privileges, following a 2024 congressional deadline for the rule's publication.
  • MOSAIC enables sport pilots to operate faster, larger aircraft—including four-seat airplanes, helicopters, and electrically powered VTOL vehicles—provided they complete the necessary additional training and endorsements.
  • The weight limit of 1,320 pounds was removed, the max flight speed raised from 120 to 250 knots, and aircraft with stall speeds up to 61 knots now qualify as light sport aircraft.
  • The rule aims to create a new market, increase pilot opportunities both domestically and internationally, and simplify recreational flying while ensuring safety and innovation.
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Flying broke the news in on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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