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This brings up a question in my mind about how an examiner can do that and fail an applicant if the craft is legallyoutfitted. Note I didn't say smartly (with all kinds of backups) but only the minimum requirements of the FARs. Maybe a topic for another thread? I don't remember seeing a discussion on this particular subject before. |
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That being said, I personally wouldn't fly actual IMC with this setup unless a solid gold, VFR alternate was within range. I'd also want to know if he has two, or just one, ADHRS boxes. Getting the rating is one thing; flying actual IMC is another. As long as I'm giving criticism, let me add one more: who is your cfii? The SL-30 is a very common, TSO'd box found on lots of normally certified airplanes. Your CFI should have at least read the manual. |
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Can't find an IFR Examiner
Thank you Bob Turner! I'll go back and read my GRT and SL30 manuals, and then go play with my equipment in my hanger. Good stuff! P.S. my GRT panels are early Horizon HS models.
I got "some" good news....from a recently retired FAA inspector. He said NONE of my radios or avionics need to be certified/TSO'd. The whole plane is experimental and so the avionics can be experimental too. All I need to be able to do on the check ride is to navigate and fly to the standards of the rating. Makes sense to me. |
can't find an IFR Examiner
All....Yes the SL30 is a certified box but it displays the needles on a non certified box, the GRT EFIS. Per my earlier post it doesn't matter. The EFIS does not need to be certified.
Yes, my plane is wired for the SL30 to feed BOTH EFIS boxes, so if one fails the other should continue to function. For backup, I have a fabulously functioning iPad Pro running the Foreflight app. I also have Foreflight running on my cell phone. If everything fails I still have my needle, ball, airspeed, altimeter and compass. I don't fly scared or stupid. But I might add if you need to wear two belts, two suspenders, and two pair of clean underwear before you leave the house, you probably shouldn't take up flying as a hobby. It's all about risk management and backup plans. P.S. Neither AOPA, EAA nor Vans was able to offer any helpful suggestions on finding a willing DPE. Kind of disappointing.....particularly EAA who is supposed to be looking out for the interests of the Experimental community. |
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I'll look that up at my leisure. |
I apologize for the thread drift but just out of curiosity, what's your IFR mission?
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