Hi Trevor,
In the UK, Europas are not experimental. They operate under a Permit to
Fly that requires compliance with CAA/LAA directives.
Regards
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On Fri, Nov 5, 2021 at 6:34 PM trevord <trevord@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
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> Hello all,
>
> I am completing 272 which was started by Tony Krzyzewski here in New
> Zealand. One of his early modifications means that this aircraft has THREE
> bolts securing each door - there is one in the middle - Also the hydraulic
> lifter was repositioned from original (I now think this is standard) and he
> spent a lot of time making the doors fit well, so the doors close properly
> each time, every time and do not bulge out that I understand was a problem
> from the native design.
>
> I am three years into completing this aircraft with a year to go and it
> has not been out in the sunshine yet, so I am not sure if the door will
> bulge and make it fit differently when hot. But considering the aircraft is
> experimental, should not each builder decide if a change should be made and
> how it should be done, with your UK LAA just suggesting a possible fix ?
>
> New Zealand tends to "follow suit" with CAA/FAA directives, but I am not
> sure about the LAA in this case.
>
> I was considering a mod for the future, where I could optionally take a
> door off and replace with a specially made half-door for sunny day flying
> (at lower speed) this would be quite nice I think and of course this would
> be an experimental door - is this not the whole point of experimental
> aircraft, Innovation through careful experimenting ?
>
> Regards
> Trevor
>
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> Trevor
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=503927#503927
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