Very true as the Oakland FAA GADO office explained, it will be enforced as written. NO means NO
David Mikesell 23597 N. Hwy 99 Acampo, CA 95220 209-609-8774 [email protected] www.skyguynca.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allen Wiesner " <[email protected]> To: "KRnet" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 2:57 PM Subject: Re: KR> KR Sport pilot eligible??? > >>Just like no sport pilot aircraft can have a in-flight adjustable prop or > >>retractable gear (unless it is a amphibian) because it will allow it to go > >>faster without airframe modifications or engine modifications. > >>David Mikesell > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > >My take on those two items is that they are more to eliminate > >complexity than eliminate speed. Certified aircraft with the > >above items help to put them in the "complex aircraft" category > >and require a check ride and endorsement. The Leolhe 51, or > >however it is spelled, has retractable gear and even with an in-flight > >adjustable prop I doubt the Rotax would give it a speed to disqualify > >it from the sport pilot class. > > Don't bet on it. The SPA rules state NO retractable gear and NO in-flight > adjustable prop, No allowance for max. speeds below the limit. That's > what's written and that's the way the FAA will enforce it, unless and until > a revision goes thru or an Advisory Circular clarifies the rules. > > Allen G. Wiesner KR-2SS/TD S/N 1118 > 65 Franklin Street > Ansonia, CT 06401-1240 > > (203) 732-0508 > > [email protected] > > > > _______________________________________ > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
