Thanks for the reply Todd, would you be able to share a copy of the language used on your operating limitations?
So my OPLIM wording was straight out the 8130 version that was in effect in 2015. I've also attached copy of my Program letter:
1. No person may operate this aircraft for other than the purpose of meeting the requirements of§ 9 I .3 l 9(b) during phase I
flight testing, and for recreation and education after meeting these requirements as stated in the program letter (required
by § 21.193) for this aircraft. ln addition, this aircraft must be operated in accordance with the applicable air traffic and
general operating rules of part 9 I and all additional limitations herein prescribed under the provisions of § 91.3 I 9(i).
These operating limitations are a part of FAA Form 8 I 30-7, and are to be carried in the aircraft at all times and be
available to the pilot in command of the aircraft.
Phase I Assigned Flight Test Area
2. During phase I flight testing to meet the requirements of§ 91.3 I 9(b ), all flights must be conducted within the
geographical area described as follows:
3. This aircraft must be operated for at least 40 hours in the assigned geographic area.
4. All test flights, at a minimum, must be conducted under day VFR only. Guidance concerning the scope and detail oftest
flights can be found in AC 90-89. Following satisfactory completion of the required number of flight hours in the flight
test area, the pilot must certify in the records that the aircraft has been shown to comply with § 9 l .3 l 9(b ). Compliance
with § 9 I .319(b) must be recorded in the aircraft records with the following, or a similarly worded, statement: "I certify
that the prescribed flight test hours have been completed and the aircraft is controllable throughout its normal
range of speeds and throughout all maneuvers to be executed, has no hazardous operating characteristics or
design features, and is safe for operation. The following aircraft operating data has been demonstrated during the·
flight-testing: speeds Vso ---~ Vx _ ___ , and Vy ___ ~ and the weight ____ and CG location
___ a!_ which they were obtained."
5. Except for takeoffs and landings, this aircraft may not be operated over densely populated areas or in congested airways.
«J certify this aircraft has met the requirements of Phase I Operating Limitations, and acknowledge thaf the flight test
area restrictions no longer apply."
Date: Signature, Pilot/Registered Owner