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 Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 6:19 pm Post subject: Night VFR |
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AMEN! I've been biting my tongue on this issue, not wanting to answer the twenty or so follow up replies telling me I didn't have a clue. There's a BIG difference between S-LSA and E-LSA that many seem to be blissfully ignorant of. We've had quite a few posts along the lines of, "No! No night VFR, at least I think that's right..." There's no shame in not knowing something, only in pretending to know! : )
It's surprising how many people replied without so much as checking the EAA or AOPA web sites, where the issue is fairly pointedly laid out. We're building experimental aircraft. The minute I dig into a Rotax engine, they don't want to hear from me again. It has just become an experimental engine. No, they won't certify it for night VFR. But neither will the manufacturers of ANYTHING else I've installed myself on my aircraft.
Anyway, don't take my word for it, I wouldn't take yours. At least not without checking with a few reputable sources. Happy flying (at night too)!
Bryan Martin <bryanmmartin(at)comcast.net> wrote:[quote] --> Zenith-List message posted by: Bryan Martin
The engine manufacturers recommendations are irrelevant to an
experimental amateur built aircraft. As long as tthe proper equipment
is installed and the pilot has the proper qualifications, the plane
can be flown at night or IFR. The same seems to be true for E-LSAs.
The only such restrictions that I have been able to find only mention
S-LSA aircraft.
[quote] --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jim Pellien"
Jeff,
I think you are right. If the manufacturer of a major manufacturer
subsystem like an engine, puts a limitation on the use of that
engine, then
the experimental builder would probably have to follow that engine
manufacturer's limitation.
We need a person with a handle on the FAR's to straighten this one
out...it
is a great question.
Jim
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