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OK, folks, here is the final word from EAA on Ercoupes and the Sport Pilot license. My letter to them is first, then their reply. Syd -----Original Message----- From: Syd Cohen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:31 PM To: Joe Norris Subject: Re: Ercoupe Gross Weight Hi Joe, The following is a copy of the parameters listed in the EAA Executive Summary for Certification of Aircraft. 1. Maximum Gross takeoff weight of 1,232 lbs (560 kg.) or less. 2. Lighter-than-air light-sport aircraft maximum gross weight of 660 lbs (300 kg.) or less 3. Maximum stall speed-landing configuration (Vso): 39 knots or less 4. Maximum stall speed-without the use of lift-enhancement devices, (Vs1): 44 knots or less 5. Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh) of 115 knots 6. Two-place maximum (pilot and one passenger) 7. Single, non-turbine engine only 8. Fixed or ground adjustable propeller 9. Unpressurized cabin 10. Fixed landing gear 11. Seaplanes may have repositionable landing gear that would allow the wheels to be rotated for amphibious operation. Look at #4. Ercoupes do not have flaps. Wouldn't the max. landing speed be 44 knots? What does that convert to in mph? I think we qualify on that point. What do you think? Syd Hi Syd, We've had more than a few people pick up on the point you are referring to. However, item #3 is the first "hurdle" an aircraft must clear, which is stall speed in "landing configuration". Even if an aircraft doesn't have flaps, it's "landing configuration" stall speed still needs to be at 39 kts (45 mph) or less. Item #4 only comes into play when an aircraft DOES have flaps. An aircraft with flaps must meet BOTH #3 and #4, while an aircraft without flaps must meet #3. Hope this helps! And thanks for the note. Joe Norris EAA Aviation Information Services EAA Aviation Center, Oshkosh, WI 888-322-4636, extension 6806 [EMAIL PROTECTED] This information is provided as a benefit of membership in the EAA. To insure that this service continues, renew your membership or join EAA today by calling 800-843-3612 or 920-426-5912. Visit EAA on the web at http://www.eaa.org/ ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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