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It's a light sport aircraft, akin to a "kit plane," so the person who builds it is the test pilot who is holding the risk.
by techsupporter 13y ago
It's a light sport aircraft, akin to a "kit plane," so the person who builds it is the test pilot who is holding the risk.
- cjrp 13y agoBut the design itself has been tested by the manufacturer, it's just your implementation that's untested.
- TheAnimus 13y agoAlso you will need FAA inspection once it's been built if you are in the US. In the UK you need to get a permit to fly, as you can't get a CoA (Certificate of Airworthiness) because its an unlicensed build. Apparently (I've no first hand experience) these are rather thorough. However my concern with this is the traceability of parts and such. There is a reason why a single rivnut costs a fortune for a plane.
- jamie_ca 13y agoIn Canada, for a homebuilt LSA-equivalent you need to have the aircraft inspected and first flight performed by someone certified by Nav Canada. And no way he's going to risk his life in-flight unless he's pretty damn sure your aircraft is airworthy.