Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes Remos different than other LSA importers?
A: The
Remos factory is located in the Southern German state of Bavaria and has been building small airplanes for over 13 years.
From the beginning, its tenet has been to produce aircraft characterized by balanced flight characteristics, combined with
superior handling. All this was to be based on famed "German craftsmanship", yielding top-of-the-line products of
the highest quality. The REMOS G-3 has been a great success from the time it hit
the market in 1998. That same year, a team piloting the G-3 won the German flying championships in the light aircraft class.
Then, in the year 2000, at the AERO in Friedrichshafen, the most important General Aviation show in Europe, a jury of prominent
aviation experts and journalists voted the REMOS G-3 "Aircraft of the Year". - Today, hundreds of REMOS G-3s are
flying the skies in Europe, the United States, and many other parts of the world. Even customers in remote parts of Asia
and Africa, can enjoy the outstanding excellence of the REMOS G-3.
Q: Are Light Sport Aircraft certified or experimental?
A: Light
Sport Aircraft can fall into either category. Those designated as S-LSA are factory produced Light Sport Aircraft. Anything
with the E-LSA Aircraft nomenclature is experimental and can be assembled by an individual from a kit. All Remos aircraft
are factory-built S-LSA aircraft, built to exacting German standards of excellence.. Q: Is the Remos safe?
A: Don't take our word for it, visit the National Transportation Safety Board, and do your own search. Search
Remos in the Make/Model dialog, then try some of the others. http://ntsb.gov/ntsb/query.asp#query_start
Q: What makes an aircraft a Light
Sport Aircraft?
A: Light Sport Aircraft have to conform to certain parameters outlined in the FAA Sport Pilot Rule.
- Max. Gross Weight less than 1,320 lbs (1,420 lbs for seaplanes)
- Max.
Speed with Max. Continuous Power not more than 120 knots
- Maximum Stall Speed of 45 knots (clean configuration)
- Single
Engine
- Two Seats
- Fixed Gear
- Fixed Pitch or ground adjustable Propeller
Q: What license is required
to fly a Light Sport Aircraft?
A: Any current Private Pilot can fly a Light Sport Aircraft day or night VFR. Sport Pilots, must get a check-out with
a Sport Pilot Instructor on each new LSA they choose to fly and are authorized to fly in Day VFR conditions only.
Q: How long does it take to get a new
Remos aircraft?
A: We
try and have new aircraft in inventory, or on order all the time, however, sometimes our customers choose to order an aircraft.
Typically even highly optioned aircraft take no more than 90-120 days to arrive.
Q: What finance terms are available?
A: Gateway Sport Aviation has good relationships
with several finance providers. Up to 90% financing with amortization up to 20 years are available.
Q: How much can I expect to
spend on insurance?
A: Like financing, Gateway Sport Aviation can direct you to the best deals available. Every situation
is different, and that's why we deal only with industry leaders, that offer our clients very competitive rates.
Our clients experience tells us the insurance on a Remos, will be approximately the same as a comparably priced Cessna 172.
Q: What medical qualifications
do I need to become a Light Sport pilot?
A: Light Sport Pilots are only required to have a valid driver’s license as proof of medical
fitness (providing that there is no FAA Medical rejection or revocation on file). Private Pilots are required to hold a minimum
Class III FAA Medical that must be renewed every two to three years depending on age. If you want to fly at night, you need
a valid PPL and a minimum of a Class III Medical.
Q: If I become a Sport Pilot, Does my experience as a Sport Pilot
count towards other licenses and ratings?
A:
Absolutely! As a matter of fact, we encourage students pursuing even professional flight
status to start with a Light Sport rating due to the great cost savings. If your training is properly planned, every second
in the Remos will count toward your advanced ratings and certificates.
Q: I’ve allowed my medical certificate to Lapse.
How can I become a Sport Pilot?
A: If you’re already a pilot (even with an inactive Class I, II or III medical), a valid
driver’s license is all you need to reopen the door to the general aviation lifestyle that may have been closed for
a while for whatever reason. In most cases, all you'll need is a biennial flight review. You’ve already invested
the time and energy to become a pilot at some point in your life, Light Sport can be the ticket to re-energize your general
aviation experience. Even if your medical has expired, you can exercise the rights and privileges of a Sport Pilot without
the need to secure a Class III medical. As long as you have never been denied a medical or had your privileges revoked, a
valid driver’s license is all you need. Get out of the hanger and get back in the air – it’s time to regain
you zest for life by getting back in the cockpit. Call, or drop us an e-mail, we would be happy to help you get back in the
air.