REALLY dumb newbie question

[RV4ker (RIP)]

EAA summary for USA LSA Sport Pilot.

Light-Sport Aircraft:

Maximum gross takeoff weight-1,320 lbs (599 kg.), 1,430 lbs. if float equipped.
Lighter-than-air light-sport aircraft maximum gross weight-660 lbs (300 kg.)
Maximum stall speed-51 mph (45 knots)
Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)-138 mph (120 knots)
Two-place maximum (pilot and one passenger)
Day VFR operation only (unless the aircraft is equipped per FAR 91.209 and the pilot holds at least a Private Pilot certificate).
Single, non-turbine engine only
Fixed or ground adjustable propeller
Un-pressurized cabin
Fixed landing gear
Repositionable landing gear for seaplanes allowing the wheels to be rotated for amphibious operation.
Can be manufactured and sold ready-to-fly under a new Special Light-Sport aircraft certification without FAR Part 23 compliance. Aircraft must meet ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials, Int'l) consensus standards. Aircraft under this certification may be used for sport and recreation, flight training, and aircraft rental.
Can be licensed Light-Sport Aircraft Experimental if kit- or plans-built. Aircraft under this certification may be used only for sport and recreation and flight instruction for the owner of the aircraft.
Can be licensed Light-Sport Aircraft Experimental if it was kit- or plans-built and operated as an ultralight trainers. Application must be submitted within 36 months after the effective date of the rule.
Will have FAA registration-"N" number.
Aircraft category and class includes: Airplane (Land/Sea), Gyroplane, Airship, Balloon, Weight-Shift-Control (Trike Land/Sea), and Powered Parachute.
U.S. or foreign manufacture of light-sport aircraft is authorized.
Aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate that meet above specifications may be flown by sport pilots. However, that airworthiness certification category will not be changed to a light-sport aircraft. Holders of a sport pilot certificate may fly an aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate if it meets the definition of a light-sport aircraft.

[RV4ker (RIP)]

From willem on Avcom a summary of local LSA

Here are the specifications for an aircraft to be qaulified as an LSA:

Max take off mass: 600 kg for land plane
Maximum Stall Speed at Gross Landing Configuration: 45kts
Maximum speed, level flight max cont power: 150 kts
Max no seats (incl Pilot): 2
Single engine (non turbine or jet): yes
Unpressurised: yes
Prop: Fixed or VP or CS in flight adjustable
Undercarriage: Fixed tricycle or tail wheel or retract

There is currently no provision for a aerobatic rating on a NPL.
We will however look at incorporating this into Part 62 in the future.