On 7/2/2010 8:51 PM, ercoupe99851 wrote: > I don't know how FAA can resist a similar exemption for all aircraft > up to 1430lbs which otherwise meet the requirements if challenged in > court. The Terrafugia is licensed at 1430 lbs because, like amphibious aircraft which are also licensed at 1430 lbs, it is a dual use aircraft. The added weight is to accommodate the additional safety equipment to allow it to meet safety standards for automobiles.
-- John Skyport East www.skyportservices.net
