Kyle Boatright
Well Known Member
I reached out to the Atlanta FSDO a couple of weeks ago via phone and e-mail with the intent of applying for the Repairman Certificate for my RV-10. My messages included asking to get an interview scheduled at the FSDO (which was my understanding of how they have been handling things).
A few days later, I received a reply by e-mail from one of the Airworthiness Inspectors who advised that since the COVID lockdown they have been using a virtual process to issue Certificates. Wow. What a huge convenience compared to making an appointment and taking time off work to make a visit to the Atlanta FSDO office.
Anyway, the inspector was very easy to work with and after a few e-mails back and forth to finalize paperwork, we had a short virtual meeting through Microsoft Teams and he issued the temporary certificate.
I was very pleased at how the process worked.
Anyway, just wanted others to be aware that what was an onerous hurdle has become easier, at least through the Atlanta FSDO.
A few days later, I received a reply by e-mail from one of the Airworthiness Inspectors who advised that since the COVID lockdown they have been using a virtual process to issue Certificates. Wow. What a huge convenience compared to making an appointment and taking time off work to make a visit to the Atlanta FSDO office.
Anyway, the inspector was very easy to work with and after a few e-mails back and forth to finalize paperwork, we had a short virtual meeting through Microsoft Teams and he issued the temporary certificate.
I was very pleased at how the process worked.
Anyway, just wanted others to be aware that what was an onerous hurdle has become easier, at least through the Atlanta FSDO.