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45.22(a) allows operation without any markings under certain conditions, or markings that aren’t applicable to that aircraft. When I issued the...

Glider or banner tow is hard on the airplane and can be hard on the engine if the pilot doesn’t know what he’s doing. I’ve known airplanes used...

Worked at a shop years ago where we did major repairs. Had the same 206 in the shop three times for turning turtle from guys landing with the wheels...

I believe that’s correct. I think there has always been confusion about “rules” in this environment. While FAA defines and regulates Sport Pilots and...

So you are saying it is part of the ASTM standard, and not a rule? One of the things I hate is if you want to see what is in the ASTM standard, you...

There is no minimum participation by the “final” builder. Remember that on the 8130-12, the names of ALL builders should appear. Now, in order to...

No such rule exists that I’ve been able to find. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The shop I ran also balanced controls and reweighed following paint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That requirement does not show in the definition of Light Sport in 14 CFR 1.1. It may be in the ASTM standard, but not in the regulation. Sent...

The checklist is the best starting point. If the previous work (done by prior owner) was done for education and entertainment, it also counts towards...

As others have stated, when a change to the aircraft occurs, the mechanic is responsible to update the W&B and Equipment List. Unfortunately, the...

There is no empty weight limitation for a Light Sport aircraft (unless specifically identified by the manufacturer). The only limitation is gross...

91.103 - Pre Flight Action- the Pilot In Command Shall . . . 91.417 - Maintenance Records - the Owner or Operator shall keep the following records...

Something to consider, FAA regulations, as with any other regulations written by Administrative agencies (Executive branch) fall into Administrative...

Combine all that with the issue of properly securing all those sand bags in the event of an accident. For me, when flying on the ragged edge, I don’t...

Any time you enter a competition, you are accepting a degree of risk. Look at the number of accidents in all phases of motorsports! Not to many...

Could be, Glenn. Hadn’t tried with them. The TSO calls out an SAE spec, and you need to pay for the spec before you can even see what they want....

Talked to them and they said no. I suspect they just don’t want to give it out for liability reasons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was trying to do a DER approval for Summit skis, ran into an issue where Summit either doesn’t have, or won’t share any structural data on the...

On a pallet with a tire under it works well. I’ve sent several engines over to Israel that way. Just be sure it is strapped down well. Sent from...