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They could still fly the aircraft within the UK on a restrictive Permit to Fly, rather than on a type certificate. That does not require manufacturer support,
by dingaling 11y ago
They could still fly the aircraft within the UK on a restrictive Permit to Fly, rather than on a type certificate.
That does not require manufacturer support, it's similar to US Experimental classification. But it would not permit carriage of passengers.
- gsnedders 11y agoAs far as I'm aware, XH558 flew on a Permit to Fly from the CAA, hence why it never left the UK. Note that being on a Permit to Fly restricts it to VFR.