That is an interesting point, Bill. But I am not too sure of the logic. The purpose of the Sport Pilot category is to provide an operationally simple environment in which these new pilots could fly. That means simplified aircraft operations: no retracting gear, low stall speeds, no pressurized cabins, no propellers adjusted during operations (ground adjustable propellers are allowed).
If I understand it correctly, the aeromatic prop requires no input from the pilot. Therefore its operation is no different from that of a fixed or ground-adjustable propeller. The logic should follow that the aeromatic prop is nothing more than an automatic transmission vs. a standard stick shift. We accept readily that an automatic transmission in an automobile simplifies operations. Why would that same reasoning not apply to the operation of the aeromatic prop? Frank Nelson N51DV - 415C TOA Sport Pilot --- In [email protected], Bill BIGGS <webacr...@...> wrote: > > > It is interesting to note that using the same logic, a C or CD Coupe that > ever had an aeromatic prop installed would no longer qualify > . > > Bill > > > To: [email protected] > From: alfen...@... > Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:21:13 -0700 > Subject: [ercoupe-tech] legal LSA > >
