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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:55 pm Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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I find it is a likely to become increasingly cumbersome obtaining a
new medical even while my doctors tell me I am quite capable of
operating an aircraft. I also have little interest in operating my
Fox at night. The Sport Pilot route seems to be attractive for
me. I am now 69. I would need to replace my NSI Turbo and CAP and
have the aircraft re-inspected. The following would seem to make
that permissible for Sport Aircraft use.
This may be old news to Kitfox Listers, but it is new to me. I came
across this on the AOPA Web site.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I have built or plan on building an experimental amateur-built
aircraft that meets the definition of light sport aircraft (LSA). How
does the sport pilot rule affect me?
* The aircraft remains an experimental amateur-built aircraft.
You cannot change the aircraft airworthiness certificate to SLSA or ELSA.
* You can modify your aircraft (if you're the manufacturer) to
meet the definition of LSA.
You may operate as pilot in command of the aircraft as a light sport
aircraft if you hold a sport pilot certificate or are exercising
sport pilot privileges.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Have any of you done this? Any comments? Of course this would put
me back to looking for a new engine.
Jim Crowder
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:07 pm Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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From what I understand you still can not legally use a Fox under sport
if it has EVER had a listed gross weight over 1320 pounds. This is nuts,
but I don't think it has been changed yet. If anyone knows different we
need to know. The Fox is the perfect sport plane, leave it to the
burrocrats to mess it up.
Jim Crowder wrote:
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I find it is a likely to become increasingly cumbersome obtaining a
new medical even while my doctors tell me I am quite capable of
operating an aircraft. I also have little interest in operating my
Fox at night. The Sport Pilot route seems to be attractive for
me. I am now 69. I would need to replace my NSI Turbo and CAP and
have the aircraft re-inspected. The following would seem to make
that permissible for Sport Aircraft use.
This may be old news to Kitfox Listers, but it is new to me. I came
across this on the AOPA Web site.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I have built or plan on building an experimental amateur-built
aircraft that meets the definition of light sport aircraft (LSA). How
does the sport pilot rule affect me?
* The aircraft remains an experimental amateur-built aircraft.
You cannot change the aircraft airworthiness certificate to SLSA or ELSA.
* You can modify your aircraft (if you're the manufacturer) to
meet the definition of LSA.
You may operate as pilot in command of the aircraft as a light sport
aircraft if you hold a sport pilot certificate or are exercising
sport pilot privileges.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Have any of you done this? Any comments? Of course this would put
me back to looking for a new engine.
Jim Crowder
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:20 pm Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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I was under the impression that a Sport Pilot could fly any aircraft that
meets the SP requirements...
Andrew
Quote: | From: Jim Crowder <jimlc(at)att.net>
Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Sport Pilot
Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 19:51:18 -0700
I find it is a likely to become increasingly cumbersome obtaining a
new medical even while my doctors tell me I am quite capable of
operating an aircraft. I also have little interest in operating my
Fox at night. The Sport Pilot route seems to be attractive for
me. I am now 69. I would need to replace my NSI Turbo and CAP and
have the aircraft re-inspected. The following would seem to make
that permissible for Sport Aircraft use.
This may be old news to Kitfox Listers, but it is new to me. I came
across this on the AOPA Web site.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I have built or plan on building an experimental amateur-built
aircraft that meets the definition of light sport aircraft (LSA). How
does the sport pilot rule affect me?
* The aircraft remains an experimental amateur-built aircraft.
You cannot change the aircraft airworthiness certificate to SLSA or ELSA.
* You can modify your aircraft (if you're the manufacturer) to
meet the definition of LSA.
You may operate as pilot in command of the aircraft as a light sport
aircraft if you hold a sport pilot certificate or are exercising
sport pilot privileges.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Have any of you done this? Any comments? Of course this would put
me back to looking for a new engine.
Jim Crowder
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aldaniels(at)fmtc.com Guest
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:35 pm Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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You can, its just that if the plane has not continually been listed with
a max gross weight of 1320 or less it does not meet the SP requirements.
Andrew Matthaey wrote:
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I was under the impression that a Sport Pilot could fly any aircraft that
meets the SP requirements...
Andrew
>From: Jim Crowder <jimlc(at)att.net>
>Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
>To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
>Subject: Sport Pilot
>Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 19:51:18 -0700
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>I find it is a likely to become increasingly cumbersome obtaining a
>new medical even while my doctors tell me I am quite capable of
>operating an aircraft. I also have little interest in operating my
>Fox at night. The Sport Pilot route seems to be attractive for
>me. I am now 69. I would need to replace my NSI Turbo and CAP and
>have the aircraft re-inspected. The following would seem to make
>that permissible for Sport Aircraft use.
>
>This may be old news to Kitfox Listers, but it is new to me. I came
>across this on the AOPA Web site.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>I have built or plan on building an experimental amateur-built
>aircraft that meets the definition of light sport aircraft (LSA). How
>does the sport pilot rule affect me?
> * The aircraft remains an experimental amateur-built aircraft.
>You cannot change the aircraft airworthiness certificate to SLSA or ELSA.
> * You can modify your aircraft (if you're the manufacturer) to
>meet the definition of LSA.
>You may operate as pilot in command of the aircraft as a light sport
>aircraft if you hold a sport pilot certificate or are exercising
>sport pilot privileges.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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>Have any of you done this? Any comments? Of course this would put
>me back to looking for a new engine.
>
>Jim Crowder
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Aerobatics(at)aol.com Guest
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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In a message dated 3/8/2006 9:20:56 P.M. Central Standard Time,
spaghettiohead(at)hotmail.com writes:
I was under the impression that a Sport Pilot could fly any aircraft that
meets the SP requirements...
Andrew
I believe if the KF designed for a MAX wt of 950 and since it was flown off
at that it complies...
If it was originally designed at over the max weight, you can not build it
to and test fly it to a lower wt to comply....
I know certain Luscombe comply and some dont. However, no matter what you
cant take stuff off one to make it comply..... I believe the Luscombes with
full electric dont?
That's my take......
Im sure a FISDO can quickly clarify for ya
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:56 pm Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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AOPA Says:
Quote: | * You can modify your aircraft (if you're the manufacturer) to
meet the definition of LSA.
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This seems pretty clear to me. Is AOPA incorrect?
Jim Crowder
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spaghettiohead(at)hotmail Guest
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:25 pm Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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If that is what AOPA says, you can take it to the bank...they're pretty good
with that legal mumbo-jumbo...a whole lot better, I say, than any FnAA FSDO
out there (who don't know their butts from a rat-hole, i.e. ask two
inspectors, get two answers...)!
Andrew
Quote: | From: Jim Crowder <jimlc(at)att.net>
Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Sport Pilot
Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 20:53:23 -0700
AOPA Says:
>* You can modify your aircraft (if you're the manufacturer) to
>meet the definition of LSA.
This seems pretty clear to me. Is AOPA incorrect?
Jim Crowder
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:32 pm Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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I do not know if AOPA is in correct, but I do know that for an airplane to be qualified for Sport Pilot it must have been originally certified and continually maintained at a maximum gross weight of 1320 lbs. and other criteria such as a fixed pitch or ground adjustable prop. For example, if a Kitfox ever had an inflight adjustable prop it can never be legally flown by someone flying under sport pilot rules. I know it does not make sense, but that is the rule. Let's be glad that the rule is there, though it is not perfect.
Jimmie
Jim Crowder <jimlc(at)att.net> wrote:
AOPA Says:
Quote: | * You can modify your aircraft (if you're the manufacturer) to
meet the definition of LSA.
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This seems pretty clear to me. Is AOPA incorrect?
Jim Crowder
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:48 pm Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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At 09:31 PM 3/8/2006, you wrote:
Quote: | I do not know if AOPA is in correct, but I do know that for an
airplane to be qualified for Sport Pilot it must have been
originally certified and continually maintained at a maximum gross
weight of 1320 lbs. and other criteria such as a fixed pitch or
ground adjustable prop. For example, if a Kitfox ever had an
inflight adjustable prop it can never be legally flown by someone
flying under sport pilot rules. I know it does not make sense, but
that is the rule. Let's be glad that the rule is there, though it
is not perfect.
Jimmie
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I know that this is what I have always read on the Kitfox List, but
AOPA says as manufacturer you can change it. Here is the link to
their Web site. It's in the membership section, so it may not work
for non members but give it a try. It's a long piece and is near the
bottom. It says at the bottom of the page it was updated today. I
have no idea what they updated. Surely AOPA has something to base
this on. As we all know, it does make sense.
http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/regulatory/sport_faq.html
Jim Crowder
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:10 am Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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AOPA certainly has clout, however, the bottom line is you need to get past the FAA. I am currently in the process of re-registering my Kitfox IV (still kit) . I purchased the kit from a previous owner who had already registered it outside of the LSA rules. I asked as I was on the phone with the FAA and she made it very clear that since this plane/kit had already been registered, they would not permit me to register it LSA. There it is...straight from the horses mouth. I'm sure some might still want to beat this dead horse though. <g>
Dan B
www.azshowersolutions.com/Kitfox1.html
Jim Crowder <jimlc(at)att.net> wrote:
At 09:31 PM 3/8/2006, you wrote:
Quote: | I do not know if AOPA is in correct, but I do know that for an
airplane to be qualified for Sport Pilot it must have been
originally certified and continually maintained at a maximum gross
weight of 1320 lbs. and other criteria such as a fixed pitch or
ground adjustable prop. For example, if a Kitfox ever had an
inflight adjustable prop it can never be legally flown by someone
flying under sport pilot rules. I know it does not make sense, but
that is the rule. Let's be glad that the rule is there, though it
is not perfect.
Jimmie
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I know that this is what I have always read on the Kitfox List, but
AOPA says as manufacturer you can change it. Here is the link to
their Web site. It's in the membership section, so it may not work
for non members but give it a try. It's a long piece and is near the
bottom. It says at the bottom of the page it was updated today. I
have no idea what they updated. Surely AOPA has something to base
this on. As we all know, it does make sense.
http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/regulatory/sport_faq.html
Jim Crowder
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:11 am Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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Dan,
What makes it non-compliant for flight by a Sport
Pilot? Why do you want it registered as an LSA?
It seems there must be confusion over having
a 'registered' LSA and what type of aircraft a Sport
Pilot can fly.
--- Original Message ---
From: Dan Billingsley <dan(at)azshowersolutions.com>
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Sport Pilot
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<dan(at)azshowersolutions.com>
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AOPA certainly has clout, however, the bottom line
is you need to get past the FAA. I am currently in
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the process of re-registering my Kitfox IV (still
kit) . I purchased the kit from a previous owner who
had already registered it outside of the LSA rules.
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:12 am Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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Jimmie,
Any prop change is a major that usually requires a
new test phase as well as new airworthiness
documentation. I can't imagine that going through
that process and having a legal airworthy aircraft
that meets the limitations of a Sport Pilot rating
could NOT be flown by a Sport Pilot?? Where is that
documented?
Thanks,
Ted
--- Original Message ---
From: Jimmie Blackwell <jimmieblackwell(at)sbcglobal.net>
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Sport Pilot
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<jimmieblackwell(at)sbcglobal.net>
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I do not know if AOPA is in correct, but I do know
that for an airplane to be qualified for Sport Pilot
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it must have been originally certified and
continually maintained at a maximum gross weight of
1320 lbs. and other criteria such as a fixed pitch or
ground adjustable prop. For example, if a Kitfox
ever had an inflight adjustable prop it can never be
legally flown by someone flying under sport pilot
rules. I know it does not make sense, but that is
the rule. Let's be glad that the rule is there,
though it is not perfect.
Quote: |
Jimmie
Jim Crowder <jimlc(at)att.net> wrote:
AOPA Says:
>* You can modify your aircraft (if you're the
manufacturer) to
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Quote: | >meet the definition of LSA.
This seems pretty clear to me. Is AOPA incorrect?
Jim Crowder
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:17 am Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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Here's the rule if anyone really wants to research.
http://www.sportpilot.org/sportpilot_rule.pdf
You don't have to register an Experimental as an LSA
unless you want to limit the aircraft to LSA rules.
A Sport Pilot can fly anything that complies with LSA
definitions -- it doesn't have to be registered LSA.
--- Original Message ---
From: Aerobatics(at)aol.com
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Sport Pilot
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In a message dated 3/8/2006 9:20:56 P.M. Central
Standard Time,
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Quote: | spaghettiohead(at)hotmail.com writes:
I was under the impression that a Sport Pilot could
fly any aircraft that
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Quote: | meets the SP requirements...
Andrew
I believe if the KF designed for a MAX wt of 950 and
since it was flown off
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Quote: | at that it complies...
If it was originally designed at over the max
weight, you can not build it
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Quote: | to and test fly it to a lower wt to comply....
I know certain Luscombe comply and some dont.
However, no matter what you
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Quote: | cant take stuff off one to make it comply..... I
believe the Luscombes with
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Quote: | full electric dont?
That's my take......
Im sure a FISDO can quickly clarify for ya
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:02 am Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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At 07:08 AM 3/9/2006, you wrote:
Quote: | Dan,
What makes it non-compliant for flight by a Sport
Pilot? Why do you want it registered as an LSA?
It seems there must be confusion over having
a 'registered' LSA and what type of aircraft a Sport
Pilot can fly.
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Correct.
Jim Crowder
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:02 am Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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At 06:08 AM 3/9/2006, you wrote:
Quote: | AOPA certainly has clout, however, the bottom line is you need to
get past the FAA. I am currently in the process of re-registering my
Kitfox IV (still kit) . I purchased the kit from a previous owner
who had already registered it outside of the LSA rules. I asked as I
was on the phone with the FAA and she made it very clear that since
this plane/kit had already been registered, they would not permit me
to register it LSA. There it is...straight from the horses mouth.
I'm sure some might still want to beat this dead horse though. <g>
Dan B
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That is correct. What AOPA and the regs say is that it does not need
to be registered as a LSA--just fall within the limits for an
LSA. If it does, you can fly it with LSA privileges. I as the
manufacturer, I would need to modify it by changing to a fixed pitch
or ground adjustable prop and lower my weight limit to 1320. The
plane does not need to be an LSA, just meet the same requirements.
Jim Crowder
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:22 am Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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It is documented in Part 1 of the Sport Pilot ruling under Definitions and Abbreviations.
The definition says in part, "Light-sport aircraft means an aircraft, other than a helicopter or powered-lift that, since its original certification, has continued to meet the following: (7) A fixed or ground-adjustable propeller if a powered aircraft other than a glider".
I certainly agree that one should be able to change an in-flight adjustable prop to a fixed pitch prop on a Model IV and fly it under sport pilot rules. However, the above rule is pretty clear and my conversations with AOPA and EAA indicate that the FAA has no intention of backing off.
I think the important thing for anyone considering buying an airplane that they think is ok for a sport pilot to fly should check the history to make sure as to how the plane was originally certified.
Hope this helps.
Jimmie
flier <FLIER(at)sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Jimmie,
Any prop change is a major that usually requires a
new test phase as well as new airworthiness
documentation. I can't imagine that going through
that process and having a legal airworthy aircraft
that meets the limitations of a Sport Pilot rating
could NOT be flown by a Sport Pilot?? Where is that
documented?
Thanks,
Ted
--- Original Message ---
From: Jimmie Blackwell
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Sport Pilot
Quote: |
I do not know if AOPA is in correct, but I do know
that for an airplane to be qualified for Sport Pilot
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it must have been originally certified and
continually maintained at a maximum gross weight of
1320 lbs. and other criteria such as a fixed pitch or
ground adjustable prop. For example, if a Kitfox
ever had an inflight adjustable prop it can never be
legally flown by someone flying under sport pilot
rules. I know it does not make sense, but that is
the rule. Let's be glad that the rule is there,
though it is not perfect.
Quote: |
Jimmie
Jim Crowder wrote:
AOPA Says:
>* You can modify your aircraft (if you're the
manufacturer) to
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Quote: | >meet the definition of LSA.
This seems pretty clear to me. Is AOPA incorrect?
Jim Crowder
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:28 am Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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Jim,
You might talk to your local Flight Standards Office about de-
registering the aircraft and using it for parts to build a completely
different experimental aircraft.
Allan & Nancy Arthur (Sport pilots)
Kitfox 5, N40AA (1232# Gross wt,)
Rotax 912s, Warpdrive 3 blade
Byron Airport (C83) Hanger C8
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:00 am Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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Yes. It will never be a light sport aircraft. It doesn't need to
be. And yes, I will probably need to start a new fly off as set by
the inspector approving the changes. But, I will be able to fly it
under sport pilot privileges just as I could a Piper J-3 listed below
which also will never be a light sport aircraft. I will do more
checking, but as of now I plan to go for it. The following are
quotes from the AOPA Web page and all reference FAA regs. I plan to
call my previous inspector and discuss the changes and make sure he
will allow me as manufacturer to make them. If he says no, I will
try another inspector.
Jim Crowder
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The aircraft remains an experimental amateur-built aircraft. You
cannot change the aircraft airworthiness certificate to SLSA or ELSA.
* You can modify your aircraft (if you're the manufacturer) to
meet the definition of LSA.
You may operate as pilot in command of the aircraft as a light sport
aircraft if you hold a sport pilot certificate or are exercising
sport pilot privileges.
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What types of airplanes can I fly?
There are currently more than 21,000 certified airplanes in the
standard airworthiness category from seven manufacturers that qualify
as light sport aircraft. Standard category airplanes you can fly
include, but are not limited to:
* Piper J-2 and J-3
* Aeronca Champ
* Luscombe 8, 8A, 8B, and 8C
* Taylorcraft BC, BCS, and BC-65
* Ercoupe 415C and 415 CD
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jimlc(at)att.net Guest
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:06 am Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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At 08:27 AM 3/9/2006, you wrote:
Quote: | Jim,
You might talk to your local Flight Standards Office about de-
registering the aircraft and using it for parts to build a completely
different experimental aircraft.
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This was my previous plan. It now appears unnecessary.
Jim Crowder
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:46 am Post subject: Sport Pilot |
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This can be a heated discussion as I have had my fare share of discussion
about this...
Lets make sure that we do not confuse:
Sport Pilot is the persons license and has nothing to do with aircraft.
Other then you can fly one.
Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) is the Aircrafts license (Certificate Category)
Under this category is: LSA
ELSA
SLSA
If you are building an aircraft that qualifies as AB I would not recommend
registering in any of the above categories. Keep it in the Experimental AB
category. As long as it meets the definition of what a Sport Pilot can fly
then it can be flown by a Sport Pilot or above.
As for the Gross weight... If you are flying a Model IV or earlier model
then it's not an issue... If you are flying a Model 5 or newer that has been
registered at a higher then 1320 Gross then it's up for discussion..
Personally... I feel it can be done and without too much headache. A little
hoop jumping maybe... and this is where it gets heated..
Fly Safe !!
John McBean
www.sportplanellc.com
"The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
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