Lakeland, Florida (April 17, 2026) – SilverLight Aviation announced on April 14, 2026 at SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, that its flagship gyroplane, the AR-1, will now be delivered as a factory-built gyroplane, compliant with MOSAIC and ASTM Standards. This makes the AR-1 the first American-made production gyroplane to be offered as factory-built to meet these new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.
“We have been working directly with the industry and FAA to complete the ASTM Standards required by MOSAIC and are confident that our aircraft will meet and exceed these standards,” said Abid Farooqui, President and Founder of SilverLight Aviation. “Thus, we have decided to begin taking orders for compliant factory-built AR-1 gyroplanes starting today at SUN ‘n FUN.”
The first MOSAIC- and ASTM-compliant factory-built AR-1 gyroplanes are scheduled to be delivered in October and November 2026. The SilverLight Aviation AR-1 is an award-winning American-made gyroplane that has continued to set new industry standards. Abid Farooqui is an industry expert who has participated, alongside other industry experts, in writing the requirements for gyroplanes, weight-shift aircraft, and other airplanes, for ASTM Standards to meet the new FAA MOSAIC rule’s requirements.
SilverLight Aviation is currently attending the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, at booths N-009 and N-010 in the main area. The American Ranger 1 (AR-1) will be on display during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. For more information on SilverLight Aviation and the American Ranger 1 (AR-1), which now comes factory-built compliant with MOSAIC and ASTM Standards, visit SilverLightAviation.com, email info@silverlightaviation.com, or call +1 (813) 786-8290.
About SilverLight Aviation
Established in 2012, SilverLight Aviation manufactures light sport aircraft with an emphasis on the Recon airplane and AR-1 gyroplane. Our aircraft are built and assembled in Zephyrhills, Florida, part of the Greater Tampa Bay Area. We aim for high standards with our aircraft, aviation components, and hardware. Supplying one of the best gyroplanes available, and now offering factory-built AR-1 gyroplanes that are compliant with MOSAIC and ASTM standards.
Media Contact:
Abid Farooqui
+1 (813) 786-8290
abid@silverlightaviation.com