Just Heard About the Sport Pilot Rule?
The rule specifies five categories of aircraft that can be operated within the performance limitations of the rule: airplanes, weight-shift aircraft, powered parachutes, gliders, and lighter than air. We are encouraged that gyroplanes will also be included, which will make six categories of aircraft allowed to operate under this rule.
Wondering What Light Sport Can Do For You? Lots!
What does the light-sport aircraft (LSA) designation offer pilots that they can’t get from certificated aircraft?

http://www.sportpilot.org/