I would like to go a little further as it relates to the FAA rules about
aerobatic aircraft.
Once you are in the 40 hour flight test period, if you DO NOT perform any
aerobatics, in the test period then the a/c is NOT CERTIFIED FOR
AEROBATICS, AS PER THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS FOR THE AIRPLANE.
If during the 40 hour test period you perform aerobatics, you must list
each maneuver performed, in the aircraft log book. After the test period
of 40 hours the aircraft is then CERTIFIED to perform the Aerobatic
Maneuvers that are listed in the log book as per the operating
limitations for that aircraft.
I have been reading the thread about the tail plane pins and I will give
my experiences to to the forum.
I have 370 hr. on N398JB since April 2000. The tail planes are tight with
no free play. Having owned a Pitts for 14 years, N398JB has had its share
of MILD aerobatics, with the G-meter at 3 G's. In my case the G loading
have not made the pins loose. I surly hope that someone will find the
cause, then all of us can breathe a sigh of relief.
As far as snap rolls go, NONE have been performed. I DO NOT HAVE A DEATH
WISH.
Regards
Jim Brown
Fred Fillinger wrote:
> Under U.S. rules any amateur built is aerobatic, if the manufacturer
> (builder) so determines, and Europa tested the wing to sufficient
> G's. But no inverted oil or fuel, and I wonder about the landing gear
> frame/engine mount. Just don't seem that thin tubing and AN-3 bolts
> through plastic will take too many snap rolls. Might, but at least
> Ferg and I will await reports from others. :-)
>
> Best,
> Fred
>
> > my understanding is that the Europa is" fully aerobatic" is it not?
> > Chris A160
> >
> > >>>>>>>>Anybody snap rolled one yet?<<<<<<<<<<<<
> > >
> > >......and lived?
> > >
> > >Don't do that.
> > >Ferg
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