Shortly, we will have a Zenith Aircraft CH640 in the country (homebuilt but completed). It will get glider towing modifications (according to Zenith Aircarft plans) here by a LAME, then it will get an experimental certificate under SAAA, undergo a glider towing test program, and it will be maintained by a LAME.
http://zenair.weebly.com/ch-640-tow-index.html On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Robert Izatt <[email protected]>wrote: > I know this has been a long running issue and I am a latecomer. > I have negotiated to buy a new Pawnee "Kit" and build it under SAAA rules > with whichever engine is desired. CASA has, as I understand, indicated they > will not issue flying permits for further old certified Pawnees with V8 > conversions until an STC is compiled and approved/issued. The kit aircraft > does not have these restrictions. Both CASA and SAAA have agreed this is > the case. The SAAA has given its support to the project. > These will be brand new aircraft. Other mods can be made such as sheeted > wings and spoilers can be fitted. These aircraft have the latest U/C and > the kit builder also holds FAA Certification - so I can also organise a > brand new certified Pawnee if you want as either a 235hp or 260hp. > CASA has also intimated that in the very near future "homebuilt " aircraft > can be built commercially ie "chequebook" built. Kits genuinely homebuilt > can be maintained by the builder but commercially built will require > commercial maintenance. > This (sourcing the kits - if you want someone to build it you will have to > pay someone suitably qualified) is not a profit making venture. I want a V8 > Pawnee for Gliding Now Inc and have long believed that anything which > reduces the cost of gliding will help the sport grow). If you would like > further information send me an email or call 0408016164. Getting a few > kits in a container will reduce transport costs considerably. > > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring >
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