Gsuit
Well Known Member
All -
I received the initial instructions from the DAR I've chosen, which require my signature, notary, etc. Two items jumped out at me that I want to run by you, to see if they are normal... or not.
In a sample Program Letter provided to me by the DAR, he asks me to fill in the blanks and circle Yes or No with the correct information. Then I'm to fax this letter with my Form 8130-6, and other forms, to the FAA. Two questions that raised my eyebrows were:
1) Yes No: The maximum cruising speed of the aircraft does not exceed 180 Knots CAS, reference 14CFR, Part 45.29(b)(iii).
2) I request airworthiness certification and operatiing limitations be issued permitting me to oprate the aircraft within the following geographic area for the flight testing to show compliance with 14CFR, Part 91.319(b)..blah blah blah...After phase I flight test completion, I plan to operate the aircraft under VFR conditions only.
My concerns are, if my memory serves me right, it is well within my expectations of my 180HP, fairly light RV-7 to potentially go beyond 180Kts CAS (i.e. cruise descent). And, I'm pretty sure I'd expect to file IFR and shoot the occasional 'layer-punching' departure and approach.
Is this something I should get wrapped around the axle about?
I received the initial instructions from the DAR I've chosen, which require my signature, notary, etc. Two items jumped out at me that I want to run by you, to see if they are normal... or not.
In a sample Program Letter provided to me by the DAR, he asks me to fill in the blanks and circle Yes or No with the correct information. Then I'm to fax this letter with my Form 8130-6, and other forms, to the FAA. Two questions that raised my eyebrows were:
1) Yes No: The maximum cruising speed of the aircraft does not exceed 180 Knots CAS, reference 14CFR, Part 45.29(b)(iii).
2) I request airworthiness certification and operatiing limitations be issued permitting me to oprate the aircraft within the following geographic area for the flight testing to show compliance with 14CFR, Part 91.319(b)..blah blah blah...After phase I flight test completion, I plan to operate the aircraft under VFR conditions only.
My concerns are, if my memory serves me right, it is well within my expectations of my 180HP, fairly light RV-7 to potentially go beyond 180Kts CAS (i.e. cruise descent). And, I'm pretty sure I'd expect to file IFR and shoot the occasional 'layer-punching' departure and approach.
Is this something I should get wrapped around the axle about?