Experimental Avionics - Pilots of America
WEBAug 31, 2019 · 4,171. Location. Grass Valley, CA (KGOO) Display Name. Display name: weirdjim. Aug 30, 2019. #1. After 45 years in the "kit avionics" business (a-la Heathkit for airplanes) I think I know the ground rules pretty well. 21.303.b.2 says you have to have PMA for any product you produce for aircraft UNLESS the owner or the operator produces the ...
Getting IFR Rating in Experimental Aircraft? - Pilots of America
WEBDec 30, 2006 · 31,250. Jan 8, 2007. #12. The keys here are that it's perfectly legal to receive training in your own Experimental aircraft, including IR if your plane has then necessary equipment and is properly certified for IFR ops (including no "VFR only" restriction in the operating limitations).
Non-TSO for Certified Aircraft - Pilots of America
WEBAug 7, 2017. #8. mkosmo said: The short answer is no, you can't use experimental avionics in certified aircraft. There IS NO such thing as experimental avionics. And for part 91, the only things that have to MEET (not BE) TSO'd are the transponder and altitude encoder (and ADSB-Out). MEET, not BE.
Buying certificated vs. experimental | Pilots of America
WEBMar 9, 2014 · Experimental's are certainly out of the question. If all you need are two seats, then the RV line is an excellent way to go. If you want the flexibility to carry all 3 kids but leave Mom at home, then any 4 seat certificated will work. And there are lots of options in the $60K range.
Avionics Technicians /repairmen - Pilots of America
WEBFeb 23, 2005 · Nov 13, 2017. #1. 65.101 Eligibility requirements: General. (a) To be eligible for a repairman certificate a person must—. (1) Be at least 18 years of age; (2) Be specially qualified to perform maintenance on aircraft or components thereof, appropriate to the job for which he is employed; (3) Be employed for a specific job requiring those ...
Budget Experimental IFR Panel Upgrade | Pilots of America
WEBOct 5, 2018 · I would be planning an upgrade to more modern panel and trying to figure out the best value. Wish list is: ADSB. Second com. IFR GPS. Removal of the vacuum system. Thinking of trying to cheapskate it this way: Used audio panel of some sort - $1k. echoUAT - ADSB out/in -$1.5k.
Experimental or Special Light Sport? | Pilots of America
WEBMay 12, 2016 · For a Maintenance rating: complete a course - 120 hours (airplane category); 104 hours (weight shift or powered parachute); 80 hours (glider or lighter-than-air) - on the maintenance and inspection requirements of the particular class of light sport aircraft. Other LSA Maintenance Options The annual …
Can you rent experimentals for profit? | Pilots of America
WEBDec 18, 2011 · Since the wording used in 91.319 is almost identical in phrasing to that of 61.113, which we know isn't intended to prohibit the renting of aircraft to private pilots, it seems reasonable to presume that the intent of 91.319 was to prohibit use of experimental aircraft in Part 91 commercial operations or Part 121 and 135 operations; not prevent ...
Experimental Implications - Pilots of America
WEBJul 12, 2008 · A PMA part means a part is identical, or considered functionally identical, with an approved production process, so that it can be installed on an aircraft without changing the aircraft's type design. A Supplemental Type Certificate, OTOH, changes the aircraft's certificated type design.
Budgeting for avionics - Pilots of America
WEBJul 10, 2018 · The problem with experimental aircraft is trying to figure out what it is you are “giving up”. Aviation in general and airplanes in particular are a series of compromises. What you gain with experimental is often glaringly obvious, what you give up in return is not. I agree with Murphey, buy the plane that has the avionics you want.