You may think that Light Sport Aircraft, or LSA, are really just big ultralights - but they're not. In fact, you can get your private pilot certificate in one, and then move up to normal category aircraft like the Cessna 172 without any additional certification or endorsements.

I earned my private certificate in a Tecnam Eaglet and now also fly the 172. They're different aircraft, but both are great for training. How do they compare? Check it out...