Geico266
Well Known Member
When I learned to fly ultra lites in the pre-LSA era (okay, a long time ago) I started a "program" of having a buddy check my plane over closely, while I checked his. No matter how "ready" I thought I was these guys would seem to find something I overlooked, and visa versa. I would hope to think we made the skys safer.
Yesterday, I spent a full day with an A&P doing the annual on my -10. I'm not the builder so I need an A&P signature. He always seems to find a few things that need attention and I always appreciate his advice and help. Nothing major, but there always seems to be something, and by being there I can answer any questions, and learn!
This got me to thinking about the UL days and how you guys (as builders) do your own "annuals". Do you have the "extra set of eyes"? Would it be better to have someone else do your condition inspection? Maybe trade off with another RV-buddy?
I dunno, just a good topic of conversation about safety.
Yesterday, I spent a full day with an A&P doing the annual on my -10. I'm not the builder so I need an A&P signature. He always seems to find a few things that need attention and I always appreciate his advice and help. Nothing major, but there always seems to be something, and by being there I can answer any questions, and learn!
This got me to thinking about the UL days and how you guys (as builders) do your own "annuals". Do you have the "extra set of eyes"? Would it be better to have someone else do your condition inspection? Maybe trade off with another RV-buddy?
I dunno, just a good topic of conversation about safety.
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