To Steve, I live about 40 nm east of you in Harford county Md I have a model IV 1200 and would be happy to answer any questions or give you a ride you could meet me at w42 (Fallston) just PM me. For Lion8 here is a good one page read on the lsa. http://www.heavenboundaviation.com/andysportpilot.htm
Basically anything that meets the requirements of LSA definition can be used weather it be a Ercoup, Areonca 7ac, or a kitfox it doesn't matter what type of type certificate weather it is standard or EAB or ELSA or SLSA. I hope this helps.