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I think a part of the FAA thinking was that if a plane, say a C-150, simply had a paperwork reduction in gross weight via the STC process, pilots would know that it is capable of carrying its originally certificated weight. Hence, it would be flown at too heavy a gross weight for LSA, and the STC'd lower weight would likely be ignored in the real world. Of course, no one ignores gross weight in the real world now, do they? But when they do, it's a different situation than saying to one's self, "Heck, this airplane flew 200 pounds heavier last year, before the STC was granted to lower the gross, so what's the harm in ignoring the lower gross?" Jerry E. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 10:13 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] 415C/D Light Sport Plane ??? ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- I think the FAA is using the "was ever operated" clause to limit the number of old AC that can get flow by sport pilots, in order to promote the manufacture of new sport compliant aircraft by giving the manufacturers and importers of new airplanes some protection. Right or wrong, the FAA thinks this a necessary step to revitalize entry level GA. Eliacim N87071 > > An STC was obtained to restrict the gross weight of the Cessna 150 by a > gentleman in Kentucky when the first weight limit was discussed for LSA. > As I understand, at the last minute the FAA caught on and the rule was > changed to "was ever operated at etc.) or words to that effect. John > Cooper should have more details as the gentleman, I believe, is a friend > of his. > John > > ============================================================================ == > To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > ============================================================================ == To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
