Hey happy friday! Sort of big news - the FAA is shaking things up again with MOSAIC, and it’s looking like Christmas might come early for eVTOL and flying car developers and enthusiasts. We always dream about zipping through the skies in our personal flying machines - well, the FAA’s latest move might just be the push we needed. (One can hope)
Mike Hirschberg from the Vertical Flight Society spilled the beans to Avionics the other day about this proposed rule change called MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification - say that ten times fast). So what’s the big deal? Well, imagine being able to get these electric birds certified without burning through stacks of cash. That's what MOSAIC is promising – making it cheaper and easier to get these types of craft off the ground. Cheaper certification, cheaper manufacturing, and (drumroll, please) cheaper prices for us regular folk.
It’s not just about saving money. It’s about new designs and tech that are safer and more eco-friendly compared to the old-school light sport aircraft. Electric propulsion: less costly, more efficient, and let's be honest, just plain cooler.
Now, here’s where it gets a little technical. The FAA is proposing to redefine what counts as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). Basically bumping up weight limits and allowing higher stall speeds, meaning beefier and more capable aircraft can slide into the LSA category. More muscle, more meat…
Carl Dietrich from Jump Aero is all in. He’s saying that MOSAIC could bridge the gap between ultralight eVTOLs and those high-maintenance, high-cost air taxis. A new playground for eVTOL developers to innovate without getting tangled in red tape. This is just sounding amazing to me.
I can imagine the possibilities – more competition, more options, and fingers crossed, more affordable prices for flying cars. Jump Aero is building a biplane tail-sitter for emergency medical services.
If MOSAIC goes through as planned, we might be looking at the start of a golden age of personal aviation- commuter eVTOLs that could actually take you where you want to go. No dreaming – this could be reality!
Not everything’s perfect in the world of aircraft regulations. There’s some concern about safety and public perception. If these new LSAs aren’t up to snuff, or if their pilots are a bit too crazy, it could put a damper on the whole electric aircraft party. Basically play it safe, guys.
Let's not rain on this parade just yet. The FAA’s giving this proposal the time it deserves, extending the comment period through January. So, what do you think? Are we on the brink of a personal aviation revolution? Will our commutes finally get that Jetsons upgrade we’ve been dreaming of? Stay tuned, subscribe, and let’s find out together… soon.. ish…