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If that were true, then which regulation prevented Corsair from installing the V8 on the 172 and actually flying it in the NAS legally? Or, which regulation prevents Corsair from selling an E/E V8 kit to other people so they can install it on their aircraft? Or which regulation prevents you...

What I’ve found interesting in all their articles, narratives, and presentations, is the names and positions of the people they talked to concerning this project. Most of those people are not in a position to directly help them. My take on the “stonewalling” was they wanted those FAA department...

For context, which regulatory barriers do you believe exist that prevents this type of modification? For reference, links to CAR 13 and Part 33. What I find interesting is the current average auto engine built with and by the latest technologies, cannot meet the antiquated requirements from the...

Keep in mind its a -200 727, probably above MGW taking off at 8000+ feet on a 8000+ foot runway. If you really want to experience a take off hop a ride on a -200 taking off from La Paz, Bolivia. They start accelerating on the taxi way to get a jump start on the 11,000+ foot runway.

Ha. Not really. The FAA's budget has gone down but their oversight requirements only go up. As to "more" DME's, my state had 9 DMEs in the mid-80s when I got my A&P. Now they have 4 and 3 of them are at A&P schools. Would love to see it go back to the GADO days and no computer tests for IAs as...

Not really. First, this would have only affected a limited portion of the industry where un-certified people were performing work on aircraft or their components like a CRS or something similar. And if it was a CRS they have the ability to increase the number of certified repairmen in-house to...

Actually with aviation regulations they do favor the small independent person. When a person moves up in the industry, the number and restrictive nature of those regulations increases proportionally to the level they attain. What the big players would love to see is the same rules applied to...

I don’t know. I recall from researching LOIs over the years that more seemed to have a positive result. However, I think the question topic played more into whether you got a positive answer or not. But what is not frequent is for a FSDO manager to request clarification at the top legal level...

This is the “internal” channel. The general public simply uses the same channel as well. Be careful what you wish for. I believe there are several requests out for copies of the documents behind the original FSDO LOI inquiry. Who would you be rooting for if it turns out one of the anti-LOI...

It does not. However, if you believe those responding against the LOI, it does. But if you read the LOI in proper context it merely reiterates long established guidance and that remote supervision via Facetime, video, phone call, etc. is not permitted. If you were to read the 3...

You’ll note the LOI request was internal from a FSDO manager. And the individuals who are complaining the loudest have limited experience with actually supervising others performing mx tasks. There’s more to this than just the LOI. If you read the 1st two and last paragraphs of the LOI you’ll...

Unfortunately, this is an increasing scenario in some locations of where the private GA market has been going for the past 25 years. And it will only get worse as the younger generations on the maintenance side are not pursuing this specific market as a career. However, I wouldn’t throw in the...

FYI: politicians only provide the legislative law to base the regulation on. Regulations are developed by agencies via the APA rulemaking process. No politicians involved. However, the big difference with regulations is the general public has an opportunity to make a direct comment about them in...

Do you have any examples where data/analytics are required before the FDA proposes a new regulation/rule? A quick look through the FDA regulatory structure I find more similarities to the FARs than not. There’s definitely more data driven requirements on the specific product certification side...

Curious. What other transportation industry, or any other federally regulated industry, requires data and analytics to justify the implementation of rules or regulations?

As I’ve explained previously, or maybe not as well as I should, in aviation you will see “data” requirements usually for one or two reasons: there is a new or revised rule proposal or to determine safety levels. In most cases there will is no current data for rules that existed prior to the APA...

IMO, it really depends on your aircraft electrical system design whether there is any benefit. While in general is always best to reduce any loads during engine start, sometimes its not possible to reduce all loads. I think a review of the OEM start procedure, followed by a review of the...

My comments were directed to Standard AWC aircraft as an annual inspection serves as more than just an inspection of the condition for safe flight. However, from strictly a flight condition point, your 100hr/3 year idea would work so long as all possible discrepancies or issues were caused only...

Can’t access the article, but if its similar to his other articles on the same topic then no. And that is a professional opinion. His argument of a comparison to the “big boys” is moot on several levels. The most prevalent is on recreational, Part 91 aircraft the annual is the only time the...

Not at all. I’m very familiar with all kinds of social/moral frameworks and have had many discussions over same. However, while I do very much respect your views, I only consider those frameworks that have actually worked and have a historical presence. As I mentioned, I am a realist at my core...