This is more of interest to NZ flyers but others may be interested in the
following development in NZ Sport Aviation.
Just prior to Christmas, according to reliable sources, the NZ CAA will be
changing the regulations under which Special Category aircraft (Experimental,
Sport & Warbirds) can operate under. This follows representations from
several aircraft associations.
Phase 1
Aircraft under test using certified engines and propellers must remain in
their designated test area for 25 hours and may not fly over populous areas
except for takeoff or landing. For aircraft using non certified engines or
propellers this period is extended to 40 hours.
Phase 2
Aircraft may fly Day and Night VFR and IFR providing the aircraft is
correctly equipped for the type of flight.
and...
Below 100 hours operational time
Aircraft may fly over populous areas providing the overflight is en route.
Above 100 hours operational and following individual aircraft submission to
the CAA proving airworthiness and good maintenance of the aircraft then sport
aircraft may operate with the same freedoms/restrictions as apply to
certified aircraft.
This is a major breakthrough for NZ sport aviation as for the first time it
gives us the same air rights as certified aircraft.
Tony
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Tony Krzyzewski tonyk@kaon.co.nz
Managing Director Ph 64 9 520 4631
Kaon Technologies Fx 64 9 520 3321
Auckland New Zealand
Networkers visit www.kaon.co.nz
Aviators visit www.kaon.co.nz/europa/272index.html
and www.kaon.co.nz/saanz/
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