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EASA CS-LSA is the European Aviation Safety Agency Certification Specification for Light Sport Aircraft Category Aeroplanes.

certification procedure is available for aircraft satisfying the following criteria:


 * Maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of not more than 600 kg
 * One or two seats maximum
 * Maximum Stall speed in the landing configuration (VS0) of no more than 83 km/h (45 knots)
 * Maxium number og engines is one wich can be only propeller fitted non-turbine engine
 * Cabin pressurisation is prohibited
 * Approved only for day-VFR visual flight rules conditions
 * Certified in the Normal Category only, all aerobatics maneuvers including intentional spinning are prohibited

Example of typical EASA CS-LSA aeroplanes: Evektor SportStar, CZAW SportCruiser, Pipistrel Virus, Flight Design CT.

The main part of professional pilots training is done on EASA CS-23 specification, which also allows for flying under IFR and NVFR conditions.