I absolutely agree. We have clearly defined the question. That is all we can do. And for newbees who ask advice, that is really all we can, or should, do for them, too. In the end, it is up to the judgment of each buyer. (I guess that is really how it has always been, "Caveat emptor.) Now, this makes me.and should make us.more comfortable. We really do agree on the question, and we all really know that the answer is up for grabs, so we can all resume vehemently defending our positions. Many grins, Dave W -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of WILLIAM BIGGS Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 8:48 AM To: Ed Burkhead; 'dan.caliendo'; [email protected] Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Determining legality of LSA All, I think the issue at hand is how the below highlighted text will be interpreted. "Light-sport aircraft means an aircraft, other than a helicopter or powered-lift that, since its original certification, has continued to meet the following: (1) A maximum takeoff weight of not more than-- (i) 660 pounds (300 kilograms) for lighter-than-air aircraft; (ii) 1,320 pounds (600 kilograms) for aircraft not intended for operation on water; or" Bill
_____ To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:56:08 -0600 Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Determining legality of LSA Dan, Exactly, but that's the rub. For LSA, There's no doubt in anyone's mind that a 415-C or 415-CD that has never been converted is good. Ditto that a 415-D with a 415-D airworthiness or higher model is not eligible. The entire discussion is for the possibly hundreds of planes with some paperwork trail showing that a conversion might have been a. started or b. been completed (but not legally) but no record of it ever flying as a D c. or been completed (but not legally) AND flown as a D thinking it had been done legally And, just what constitutes the conversion having been done legally? Exactly? That's the crux of the question. Ed _____ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. Learn more. <http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join>
