Fitting a 13b into an LSA is probably a tall order (a poor match given
the 1320 lb MTOW limit), but I'd think it would be possible to at least
get the shortest takeoff prize wrapped up with some kind of rotary..
You'd likely be competing against something with a Rotax two stroke..


NASA ANNOUNCES $300K PRIZE FOR 'SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY' NASA will fund the
first-ever Green Prize for transportation as part of a $300,000 flight
competition slated this year in Santa Rosa, California. Formerly known
as the PAV Challenge, the expanded 2008 event will be called the General
Aviation Technology Challenge and will be held August 2-10, 2008. This
year's contest includes the light sport aircraft (LSA) division and a
special $10,000 prize for Quietest LSA. All competing LSAs are also
eligible to win the other $280,000 in prizes in the flight competition.
These include prizes for best glide ratio at 100 mph CAS, best angle of
climb, quietest cabin, and shortest takeoff. An early registration
discount is offered until February 14, 2008.

The goal of the annual competition is "sustainable mobility" by
affordable aircraft that use renewable fuels and are immune to gridlock.
The prizes aim to improve the efficiency, community acceptance, speed,
and safety of the Personal Air Vehicle (PAV). To learn more, visit the
CAFE (Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency) Foundation website at
http://CAFEFoundation.org/v2/pav_home.php, or contact Brien A. Seeley
M.D., mailto:cafe400@sonic.net <mailto:cafe400@sonic.net>, 707-484-8721;
or Ken Davidian, mailto: kdavidian@nasa.gov <mailto:kdavidian@nasa.gov>,
202-358-0748.

Sounds like the BS PAV renamed :) These people are clueless.

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

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