So I was reading through the PAP document. I noticed in the PAP section of flight testing it says the following:
Test Pilot Qualifications:
A test pilot must have at least the following qualifications:
? Be physically fit, mentally and emotionally stable. Test flying an aircraft is a stressful and
strenuous occupation.
? Be rated and have recent experience in the RV-12 or similar low wing Rotax 912 powered
Light Sport Aircraft.
? Have current medical, flight review, and insurance.
I suspect that many builders of the RV-12 who are flying under Sport Pilot rules probably don't have a current medical, but have flown as test pilots in their RV-12's and signed off the PAP. Not trying to start trouble, just wondering if I am missing something and if there is something in the FAR about requirements of being a test pilot that I haven't seen?
Thanks
Carl
Test Pilot Qualifications:
A test pilot must have at least the following qualifications:
? Be physically fit, mentally and emotionally stable. Test flying an aircraft is a stressful and
strenuous occupation.
? Be rated and have recent experience in the RV-12 or similar low wing Rotax 912 powered
Light Sport Aircraft.
? Have current medical, flight review, and insurance.
I suspect that many builders of the RV-12 who are flying under Sport Pilot rules probably don't have a current medical, but have flown as test pilots in their RV-12's and signed off the PAP. Not trying to start trouble, just wondering if I am missing something and if there is something in the FAR about requirements of being a test pilot that I haven't seen?
Thanks
Carl