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"Morgans" <jsmorgan@chJUarNKer.net> wrote in message
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> "Richard Lamb" <cavelamb@Xearthlink.net> wrote
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>> While all of the above is true, there is one additional factor that
>> should
> be
>> considered.
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>> Do you have enough experience in a similar type if aircraft to be
> competent in
>> the new one?
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> True.
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> It is my understanding that an experimental amateur built has no
> subdivisions, such as seaplane, tailwheel, ect.
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The A/C doesn't have these subdivisions, the pilot does.
> So could I, a single engine land pilot, get into my flying boat homebuilt
> and proceed to do water landings?
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Not legally. You would need a Single engine Sea rating.
> Technically, yes, if what I was told is correct. A FAA guy visiting at a
> fly-in told us that he would not sign off a new plane, if the owner was
> not
> experienced in the "corresponding type" of certified plane.
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> What do you all think of that? True or not? Within his powers, or not?
> --
> Jim in NC
>
Nothing says the Owner has to make the first flights. The FAA is inspecting
the airplane, not the pilot. I think I would call him on this one.
Al
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Re: licensing for homebuilts
