S-SLA To Experimental Conversation - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T14:40:55Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/s-sla-to-experimental-conversation?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A501649&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'll give him a call. Thanks!tag:zenith.aero,2016-04-18:2606393:Comment:5015732016-04-18T17:13:26.944ZJay Meinenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JayMeinen
<p>I'll give him a call. Thanks!</p>
<p>I'll give him a call. Thanks!</p> It's my understanding that Ze…tag:zenith.aero,2016-04-18:2606393:Comment:5015702016-04-18T17:12:39.238ZSebastien Heintzhttps://zenith.aero/profile/SHeintz
<p>It's my understanding that Zenair supports the S-LSA aircraft that were built by AMD. Contact Matt at Zenair for details: 705-526-2871</p>
<p>It's my understanding that Zenair supports the S-LSA aircraft that were built by AMD. Contact Matt at Zenair for details: 705-526-2871</p> Thank you, I'll have a look.
tag:zenith.aero,2016-04-18:2606393:Comment:5016492016-04-18T15:33:24.219ZJay Meinenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JayMeinen
<p>Thank you, I'll have a look.</p>
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<p>Thank you, I'll have a look.</p>
<p></p> Thanks, I'll check it out.tag:zenith.aero,2016-04-18:2606393:Comment:5013382016-04-18T15:33:03.313ZJay Meinenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JayMeinen
<p>Thanks, I'll check it out.</p>
<p>Thanks, I'll check it out.</p> Here's the link for the speci…tag:zenith.aero,2016-04-18:2606393:Comment:5016472016-04-18T14:53:53.794ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Here's the link for the specific topic <a href="http://sportpilottalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=1365" target="_blank">"Downgrade SLSA to ELSA"</a>, but note that this thread ranges from 2009 to 2013, so some of the information may be outdated.</p>
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<p>Here's the link for the specific topic <a href="http://sportpilottalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=1365" target="_blank">"Downgrade SLSA to ELSA"</a>, but note that this thread ranges from 2009 to 2013, so some of the information may be outdated.</p>
<p>John</p> There have been some discussi…tag:zenith.aero,2016-04-18:2606393:Comment:5012442016-04-18T14:17:20.662ZRonald Steelehttps://zenith.aero/profile/RonaldSteele
<p>There have been some discussions of doing this over on sportpilottalk.com message board. I think you can search their message threads without being a member if you are disinclined to do that. I know that a couple of people there have done this conversion but don't remember if they had any issues after the fact. </p>
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<p>There have been some discussions of doing this over on sportpilottalk.com message board. I think you can search their message threads without being a member if you are disinclined to do that. I know that a couple of people there have done this conversion but don't remember if they had any issues after the fact. </p>
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<p>Ron</p> I shouldn't type late at nigh…tag:zenith.aero,2016-04-17:2606393:Comment:5015222016-04-17T16:33:26.101ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<blockquote><p><span>I shouldn't type late at night. I didn't catch an autocorrect error... At least it didn't correct to something embarrassing... ;-)</span></p>
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<p>That's OK, Jay ... I have "conversations" with my plane all the time - usually when I scratch my head on something while mucking around inside the belly hatch. Needless to say, I won't repeat them here! ;>)</p>
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<blockquote><p><span>I shouldn't type late at night. I didn't catch an autocorrect error... At least it didn't correct to something embarrassing... ;-)</span></p>
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<p>That's OK, Jay ... I have "conversations" with my plane all the time - usually when I scratch my head on something while mucking around inside the belly hatch. Needless to say, I won't repeat them here! ;>)</p>
<p>John</p> I shouldn't type late at nigh…tag:zenith.aero,2016-04-17:2606393:Comment:5014132016-04-17T13:49:24.556ZJay Meinenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JayMeinen
I shouldn't type late at night. I didn't catch an autocorrect error... At least it didn't correct to something embarrassing... ;-)<br />
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I am not planning to do any flight instruction or selling the airplane anytime soon. I was wondering about the resale value. Of course if I'm keeping the aircraft, that's a moot point.<br />
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I had not considered the insurance aspect of such a move. That's one reason that I love forums such as this. Getting others' opinions can be invaluable. I also have an insurance…
I shouldn't type late at night. I didn't catch an autocorrect error... At least it didn't correct to something embarrassing... ;-)<br />
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I am not planning to do any flight instruction or selling the airplane anytime soon. I was wondering about the resale value. Of course if I'm keeping the aircraft, that's a moot point.<br />
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I had not considered the insurance aspect of such a move. That's one reason that I love forums such as this. Getting others' opinions can be invaluable. I also have an insurance broker who seeks out the best rate. I'll drop him an email and see what he has to say about such a move.<br />
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Thanks for the reply. A S-LSA can be rented or used…tag:zenith.aero,2016-04-17:2606393:Comment:5014002016-04-17T12:12:27.195ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>A S-LSA can be rented or used for paid flight instruction. The immediate effect would be you could no longer do those two things by switching to experimental. I would think most owners are unconcerned about that but it could possibly affect resale value - the potential buyer is now considering purchasing an "experimental" rather a "factory" aircraft. Again, pretty inconsequential if you plan to keep the plane long-term - the savings and ease of doing your own modifications, maintenance, and…</p>
<p>A S-LSA can be rented or used for paid flight instruction. The immediate effect would be you could no longer do those two things by switching to experimental. I would think most owners are unconcerned about that but it could possibly affect resale value - the potential buyer is now considering purchasing an "experimental" rather a "factory" aircraft. Again, pretty inconsequential if you plan to keep the plane long-term - the savings and ease of doing your own modifications, maintenance, and annuals (you have to take a 16 hr. course if you didn't build the plane and want to do your own annual inspections) will likely more than make up for any theoretical loss of value. Once a S-LSA is converted to E-LSA, you can't ever switch it back.</p>
<p>I've also heard of some screwy insurance problems - in at least one instance an insurance company "would no longer provide full hull coverage because it was now an experimental." I say all that means is find a knowledgeable broker and a good insurance company! My broker/insurance (I use an independent aviation broker who shops the entire market and gets me rates better than the "alphabet"-associated brokers with AOPA, EAA, etc) has never had a problem getting me great rates for the full stated value of my experimental.</p>
<p>John</p>
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