---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 05/02/10: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:20 AM - Re: Only Pilot on board during flight testing. (glen matejcek) 2. 04:32 PM - Re: Third Taxi Test Video (Brakes Over Heat!)... (Linn Walters) 3. 04:54 PM - Re: RV Transition Training w/ Mike Seager - Day 3 - Session 4... (Jerry Springer) 4. 08:09 PM - Re: Re: RV-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 04/29/10 (John Brick) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:20:43 AM PST US From: "glen matejcek" Subject: RV-List: RE: Only Pilot on board during flight testing. Hi All- There seems to be an issue of paradigms and frames of reference here. We have an awful lot of freedom to do as we want building experimental aircraft, but that level of freedom doesn't transfer to the operational realm. For a significant number of us it is axiomatic that we will do our own first flights. No question. So, how to meet the needs of that flight? Hmmm, another body would be handy.... The problem with that is the FAA's perspective is one of ensuring safety and avoiding liability. Hence the requirement for minimum crew for flight testing. The minimum crew for any RV is one. If the test pilot in question is not up to the challenge of the moment, the official response will just about guaranteed be to find one who is. That's pretty much the end of the story, unless someone were to push the issue. I have known feds who, in that scenario, would likely start to question the judgement and levels of understanding of the builder. While not necessarily disastrous, going down that path is not likely to be pleasant. FWIW- glen matejcek aerobubba@earthlink.net ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:32:28 PM PST US From: Linn Walters Subject: Re: RV-List: Third Taxi Test Video (Brakes Over Heat!)... Bobby, thanks for that. MY phase 1 for my Pitts didn't have that wording. I looked. Passengers during phase 1 (or the first flight either) just weren't covered. But that was in a land long ago ...... Linn Bobby Hester wrote: > The wordage is in your Operating Limitations for Phase I, this is for > the whole Phase I period. > I sure you could find it somewhere on the FAA site also. See attach jpg > > ---- > Surfing the web from Hopkinsville, KY > Check out the latest on my website at: > http://home.newwavecomm.net/bobbyhester/RVSite.htm > > > > Linn Walters wrote: >> >> I was under the impression that the single person requirement was only >> for the first flight. I hope someone will set me straight. >> Linn >> >> Greg wrote: >>> >>> The dual is in a different RV-8 I hope. The feds have made it crystal >>> clear >>> that there are no circumstances where more than one person can be in >>> an RV >>> during Phase 1. >>>> looking forward to that. But I'll have a lot of dual before I'm off >>>> on my own. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:54:31 PM PST US From: Jerry Springer Subject: Re: RV-List: RV Transition Training w/ Mike Seager - Day 3 - Session 4... Matt, do not believe Mike had gray hair like that before flying with you.:) Was good to visit with you on Thursady night and have dinner with you even though it was not BBQ. Did miss you at Twin Oaks on Saturday. Jerry ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:09:27 PM PST US From: "John Brick" Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: RV-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 04/29/10 Ron, I use the fuzzy side of sticky back Velcro underneath the trailing edge of the wing skin. 3/4 inch wide I think. Works perfect. You can't see it. My flaps look as good as day one. jb -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of ronald vandervort Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 10:03 PM Subject: RV-List: Re: RV-List Digest: 18 Msgs - 04/29/10 Plastic wear strip for flaps: I know someone earlier mentioned the most favored type of plastic and it's source. Does anyone know that one? 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