Jim,
We actually had a visit from someone from the local FSDO. Explained to him what
we were doing in those terms and the fellow kinda shrugged and said it made
sense to him.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com
On Sep 19, 2012, at 4:11 PM, jimpuglise@comcast.net wrote:
Bob-
That is what we figured we would tell the FAA if we were checked. Better to ask
forgiveness than permission.
Jim
From: "Robert Borger" <rlborger@mac.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 3:55:47 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: A question to the American "Europeans"
Jim,
I did the same thing in my Monowheel. I read the FARs and interpreted them as
this was OK. You can only have those crew on board who are necessary for the
safe completion of the flight. I saw a CFI as being necessary for the safe
completion
of the flight.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com
On Sep 19, 2012, at 2:34 PM, jimpuglise@comcast.net wrote:
Rick-
When I explained to my insurance company that I could not get Europa time, they
let me fly a Liberty for 2 hours, instead of the Europa. Going from the Liberty
to the Europa is like moving from a Mac truck to a Porsche. I understand
perfectly what you are saying. I now have about 10 hours in my Europa but have
not flown it for four months and will try to get some more dual before I fly
it again. I did something highly illegal and went around the patch a few times
with an experienced Europa CFI in my plane before I flew it. The current
structure
of the law is just not safe. I'd sure like to see EAA lobby for some
better regulations for the transition.
Jim Puglise
N283JL
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