Folks, I may be incorrect in my understanding, BUT here goes:
A ramp check is nothing to be concerned about, unless you are violating the rules. I understand you must SHOW the FAA folks your license; but one should not give it to them .My understanding is that if you give it to them, they can keep it,,,,,,,,pending a future hearing,, But only show; don't volunteer it. I could be wrong. Same with your medical papers. You do not have to carry in the plane your aircraft records...or your log book; only the Aircraft Registration and Airworthiness Certificate. Again don't give it to them, only show it..but hold onto it... If they desire to take your records, they have to set up a hearing, where you do have to bring all the info requested...... Fly Safe - Have Fun Harry ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2009 8:07:08 PM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Ramp Check Thanks much for the great response concerning ramp checks. Aside from the forum posts, I had several off list responses from members and all but one said that they have never experienced one. The person who had the check described it as short and painless. I was not searching for a reason to relax standards of maintenance, records or conformity. I just wanted some sense of how common ramp checks are and what they might be like, and now I know. Thanks again, Bill
