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zodiacjeff(at)msn.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:40 am Post subject: First flight - crew???

<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Juan and others,

  

 You might want to check with the FAA and EAA, the latter probably knowing  more, about crew members on first flights of homebuilt a/c.

  

 Going to a knowledgeable source will protect you from internet  experts.

  

 This is from EAA's e-hotline of February 7, 2003, I would suspect if you  contact Joe Norris at the EAA you would find the same info:

 



Q & A: Question of the  Week

Question for EAA Aviation  Information Services:

The question in e-HOT LINE, Vol. 3, No. 5, states:  The OpLims will contain the following or a similarly worded statement: During  the flight-testing phase, no person may be carried in this aircraft during  flight unless that person is essential to the purpose of the  flight.



Okay, that's the letter of the law. Now please outline what  could be considered essential to the flight. I recently flew with a  builder/pilot who has about five hours on his airplane. He has an electrical  problem which only occurs in flight, and it could affect operational safety of  the aircraft. I rode along to monitor instruments and take notes should the  problem occur. It did, and my readings and notes helped us solve the problem. We  considered it necessary to have someone along to monitor the instrumentation so  the pilot/builder could focus on flying the airplane during the incident. Were  we legal? If not, what is legal?



Answer:  

If a pilot  feels it necessary to have another individual in the aircraft on a flight during  the phase-one flight test period, this must be approved by the area FAA office,  and such approval must be shown in the aircraft's operating limitations. In  other words, this is not something that can be decided "on the spot" before a  flight, but must be approved in advance by the FAA.



If there is a  situation where the builder or flight-test pilot has a specific need for  additional crew in the aircraft during the fight test period, FAA Advisory  Circular AC 20-27E, Certification and Operation of Amateur-Built Aircraft,  offers the following advice:



“If an additional crew member is required  for a particular test function, that requirement should be specified in the  application program letter for the airworthiness certificate and listed in the  operating limitations by the FAA.”



The FAA will review each application  on a case-by-case basis, and may allow additional crew if they feel there is  sufficient justification.

  

How can we help you?

To ask a  question regarding government issues, e-mail govt(at)eaa.org (govt(at)eaa.org). If you have a question about  registration, airmen, aircraft and medical certification, safety records,  performance, or any other matter, e-mail infoserv(at)eaa.org (infoserv(at)eaa.org).

    

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amyvega2005(at)earthlink.
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:04 pm Post subject: First flight - crew???

My respnse was from an FAA guy, do you recommend someone there?



Juan



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