All Discussions Tagged 'FAA' - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T18:32:47Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=FAA&feed=yes&xn_auth=no"So, What does your DAR say about Airworthiness"tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-27:2606393:Topic:6162372018-02-27T18:22:13.098ZJohn M Greinerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnMGreiner
<p>Tell us about your experience with your <strong>local DAR</strong>, we don't have to have names, but it might be nice if you have a knowledgeable supportive one that understands what EAB means (Experimental Amateur Built). Please share, I still don't have a clear answer, and I talked to 2 of them, at the expense of the gas in mileage.</p>
<p><strong>What did it take to get your Airworthiness?</strong></p>
<p>Tell us about your experience with your <strong>local DAR</strong>, we don't have to have names, but it might be nice if you have a knowledgeable supportive one that understands what EAB means (Experimental Amateur Built). Please share, I still don't have a clear answer, and I talked to 2 of them, at the expense of the gas in mileage.</p>
<p><strong>What did it take to get your Airworthiness?</strong></p> The First Flighttag:zenith.aero,2013-11-01:2606393:Topic:3199932013-11-01T22:55:27.841ZSebastien Heintzhttps://zenith.aero/profile/SHeintz
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<p>The first flight in the aircraft that you've built yourself is an exciting moment in your life, one that rivals the other important "firsts" in your life. We love to hear first flight stories from our builders.</p>
<p>As we all know, the first flight can also turn into a very bad experience. (Way too many homebuilt aircraft accidents happen during the first few flights, and they are usually caused by pilot error.)</p>
<p><strong>Please share with…</strong></p>
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<p>The first flight in the aircraft that you've built yourself is an exciting moment in your life, one that rivals the other important "firsts" in your life. We love to hear first flight stories from our builders.</p>
<p>As we all know, the first flight can also turn into a very bad experience. (Way too many homebuilt aircraft accidents happen during the first few flights, and they are usually caused by pilot error.)</p>
<p><strong>Please share with us</strong> how you prepared for your first flight. (A successful first flight doesn't mean that you personally had to perform the maiden flight: many wisely choose to have a more experienced pilot perform the first flight)</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.eaa.org/homebuilders/" target="_blank">Experimental Aircraft Association</a> (EAA) has many <a href="http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/testing/articles/articles.html" target="_blank">excellent resources</a> available to help you prepare for the first flight and also to successfully complete your flight test program. For a successful first flight it is imperative that you have a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>plan in place</strong></span> so that you are prepared.</p>
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<p>Here are just a few of the available resources to help you prepare for the first flight of your aircraft:</p>
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<li>EAA Article: <a href="http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/testing/articles/6Before%20You%20Fly_%20Thoughts%20on%20your%20first%20flight%20and%20the%20Flight%20Advisor%20Program.html" target="_blank">Before You Fly - Thoughts on your first flight and the EAA Flight Advisor Program</a></li>
<li>EAA Article: <a href="http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/testing/articles/6Stage%201_%20Making%20Preparations%20For%20Flight%20Testing.html" target="_blank">Making Preparations For Flight Testing, by Tony Bingelis</a></li>
<li><a href="http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/about/flight_advisors.html" target="_blank">EAA Flight Advisors Program</a></li>
<li><a href="http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/govt/ac/AC%2090-89A%20-%20Amateur-Built%20Aircraft%20and%20Ultralight%20Flight%20Testing%20Handbook.pdf" target="_blank">FAA AC 90-89A: Amateur-Built Aircraft Flight Testing Handbook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/govt/ac/AC%2090-109%20-%20Airmen%20Transition%20to%20Experimental%20or%20Unfamiliar%20Airplanes.pdf" target="_blank">FAA AC 90-109: Airmen Transition to Experimental or Unfamiliar Airplanes</a></li>
</ul> NTSB makes safety recommendations to FAA and EAA regarding Experimental - Amateur Built aircrafttag:zenith.aero,2012-05-23:2606393:Topic:2159852012-05-23T19:14:02.822ZSebastien Heintzhttps://zenith.aero/profile/SHeintz
<p>Yesterday the National Transportation Safety Board highlighted <a href="http://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/2012/EAB_Study/index.html" target="_blank">16 recommendations</a> to improve homebuilt aircraft safety following a study of "experimental - amateur built" (E-AB) aircraft safety statistics, recommending improved training and better documentation (among other things). </p>
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<li>Read the NTSB Press Release:…</li>
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<p>Yesterday the National Transportation Safety Board highlighted <a href="http://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/2012/EAB_Study/index.html" target="_blank">16 recommendations</a> to improve homebuilt aircraft safety following a study of "experimental - amateur built" (E-AB) aircraft safety statistics, recommending improved training and better documentation (among other things). </p>
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<li>Read the NTSB Press Release: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.ntsb.gov/news/2012/120522.html">http://www.ntsb.gov/news/2012/120522.html</a></span></li>
<li>EAA's report and initial response: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.eaa.org/news/2012/2012-05-22_ntsbstudy.asp">http://www.eaa.org/news/2012/2012-05-22_ntsbstudy.asp</a></span></li>
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<p><br/> Stated NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman: <em>"The recommendations we issue today can improve safety while encouraging the continued growth of this innovative and vibrant segment of the aviation community."</em></p>
<p>As an amateur builder, do you agree with the NTSB's recommendations? Will they "improve safety while encouraging the continued growth of this innovative and vibrant segment of the aviation community" ?</p>