Regulations last checked for updates: Sep 02, 2026

Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space last revised: Aug 31, 2026
§ 22.105 - Control and maneuverability.

A light-sport category aircraft must—

(a) Be consistently and predictably controllable and maneuverable at all loading conditions during all phases of flight; and,

(b) Not have a tendency to inadvertently depart controlled flight or require exceptional piloting skill, alertness, or strength.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 7572; 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40105, 40113, 44701-44702, 44704, 44707, 44709, 44711, 44713, 44715, 45303
source: Amdt. No. 22-1, 90 FR 35208, July 24, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 14 CFR 22.105