NetHeads, A few weeks ago I reported that my FSDO had told me that if I wanted to fly my plane with no nav lights, and then add them later, I'd have to have the DAR reinspect the plane and sign it off again. That was despite reports on the web that it was simply a builder signoff once the DAR had done his initial inspection without them. I just called the DAR, and he said indeed it WAS merely a signoff, and that he (nor the FAA) has anything to do with it. Looks like my plane will fly its first season with no nav lights or strobes.
I also asked him about setting a higher gross weight, and he said that I, as the builder, can set it to whatever I want, and that'll be what it's listed as in the registration database. I think I'm gonna like this guy. Very helpful, friendly, and he only charges $200, and 34 cents a mile travel... Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL N56ML at hiwaay.net see KR2S project N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford
