LSA load factor limits

[gsnewsome]

Does anyone know the load factor limit rating for the LSA?

[Wayne Massey]

I'm not quick sure what your are looking for?

The gross weight limit for LSA compliance is 1,320 lbs. The Bearhawk LSA is actually designed to a gross weight of 1,500 lbs. in the Utility Category. Bobs proto has an empty weight of 728 lbs. with no electric and the first kit build LSA has a empty weight of 818 lbs. with electric. Using those two examples is a useful load of 502 lbs. to 592 lbs. to be LSA compliant or 682 lbs. to 772 lbs. in the Utility Category.

CATEGORY LIMIT LOAD
Normal [1] ------------------------------------- 3.8 -1.52
Utility (mild acrobatics, including spins) ----- 4.4 -1.76
Acrobatic -------------------------------------- 6.0 -3.0

Is that what you were looking for?

[gsnewsome]

That's it. I must have missed the utility cat reference in the literature...

[gsnewsome]

Thanks for the quick reply