Blog – SilverLight Aviation

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Engineering Consultancy FAA MOSAIC

Part 22 Is Now Law: What Every Light-Sport Aircraft Manufacturer Must Do Before July 24, 2026

June 18, 2026 0

AR-1 Gyroplane FAA MOSAIC Press Releases

SilverLight Aviation AR-1 Becomes First to Offer Made in the USA Factory-Built Gyroplane Compliant with MOSAIC and ASTM Standards

Stacey Farooqui

April 17, 2026 0

AJ Sport Airplane AR-1 Gyroplane FAA MOSAIC Recon Airplane

Can I Fly Without a Medical Certificate? Sport Pilot Privileges Explained

April 10, 2026 0

AJ Sport Airplane AR-1 Gyroplane Engineering Consultancy Recon Airplane

What Does Light Sport Aircraft Mean? MOSAIC Explained

March 17, 2026 0

Recon airplane

Aviation Events

SilverLight Aviation to Exhibit at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo 2026

Stacey Farooqui

March 13, 2026 0

AJ Sport flight school airplane

AJ Sport Airplane

Light Airplanes for Flight Schools: Why the AJ Sport Stands Above the Rest

January 26, 2026 0

Media Coverage Recon Airplane

KITPLANES Magazine Features the SilverLight Aviation Recon in a Pilot Review

Stacey Farooqui

January 3, 2026 0

Engineering Consultancy Press Releases

SilverLight Aviation Expands Engineering Consultancy Offering to Include Compliance for FAA’s MOSAIC Final Rule

Stacey Farooqui

September 30, 2025 0

Aviation Events

SilverLight Aviation to Exhibit at Midwest Aviation Expo 2025

August 12, 2025 0

AR-1 Gyroplane Pilot Testimonial

SilverLight Aviation AR-1 Gyroplane Pilot Owner Testimonial

Stacey Farooqui

July 29, 2025 0

SilverLight Aviation Recon Airplane

Press Releases Recon Airplane

SilverLight Aviation To Expand Light Aircraft Offering at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 with Recon Airplane

Stacey Farooqui

July 13, 2025 0

Gyroplane flying over water

AR-1 Gyroplane Press Releases

American Ranger 1 (AR-1) Becomes First Production Gyroplane with Gyroplane Warning System (GWS) As Standard

Stacey Farooqui

July 13, 2025 0

AR1 gyroplanes in hangar

AR-1 Gyroplane

What is the difference between a gyroplane and a gyrocopter?

February 24, 2025 0

AR-1 Gyroplane

Are Gyroplanes Legal to Fly in the US?

February 13, 2025 0

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Safety Directive 006 Released

November 17, 2022 0

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Gyroplane Warning System (GWS) coming to AR-1 in near future

February 12, 2022 0

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Two AR-1’s in California – L.A Gyro does a walk around and shows the basics

June 17, 2020 0

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Test Flying a New AR-1, Blade Balance, Finalize Rigging

June 16, 2020 0

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AR-1 Gyroplane – Rotax 915iS 141 HP Engine Installation

June 7, 2020 1