FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: APRIL 01, 2006

AMD

Contact: John Degonia, AMD sales manager

Phone: 478-374-2759

Eastman, GA – AMD, makers of the popular factory-built Zodiac Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), has just announced that certification of the Zodiac S-LSA for IFR flying is now complete.

The new IFR-equipped model will be designated the Zodiac XLi. Installed equipment exceeds FAR 91.205 requirements and includes features such as the standard “6 pack” instruments (including TSO gyros), heated pitot, alternate static, lightning protection (as required by FAR 23.867, 23.954 etc.), back-up electric system, de-icing window, strobes, navigation, taxi and landing lights, and much more. The Continental 0-200 engine used in the Zodiac XLi is FAA certified under part 33, allowing IFR operations. Availability of this increased capability aircraft is immediate.

The standard US-made AMD Zodiac was already approved for night flying, the new XLi now gives instrument-rated private pilot the option of flying this remarkably diverse aircraft into IFR conditions. Flying schools using the Zodiac XLi will be able to offer night and IFR dual with this aircraft. Cost of the Zodiac Xli, including the above mentioned equipment, starts at $99,900.00 USD.

For more information, contact AMD at 478-374-2759 or see the AMD web site at www.newplane.com

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EAA press release of 10/13/05

http://www.sportpilot.org/news/051013_ifr.html#TopOfPage

AOPA Frequently Asked Questions About Sport Pilot

http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/regulatory/sport_faq.html#aircraft