Our system is not rigidly controlled by an organization like yours (PFA?).
The builder is in charge and can make any changes he feels comfortable with.
No paperwork necessary for prior approval. If the FAA will permit the plane
to fly its test phase then you are good to go. They are looking for
construction quality, W&B and proper paper work. Seems to work fairly well.
----- Original Message -----
From: "nigel charles" <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Europa-List Digest: 10 Msgs - 07/15/04
<nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
>
> >Nigel,
> Didn't Europa increase the weight limit to 1450#??
> Dale<
>
> In the UK the weight limit has never gone beyond 1370lb. Having read
> Graham's comments I wouldn't be happy to operate at higher weights unless
it
> was proved to be safe and suitably authorised. Perhaps someone the other
> side of the Atlantic can shed light on how the US and Canadian authorities
> were persuaded that higher weights were acceptable even though it is not
> permitted in the UK.
>
> Nigel Charles
>
>
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