Pete,
An excellent question. I've never run into a situation where I could
not fly my plane, other than posted TFR's, but then they apply to all
aircraft. Maybe in some of the busier Class B airspace, but I tend to
stay away from those places, anyway. I've never had a problem in class
C airspace and I can't easily reach class A, though I know those who
have, with ATC clearence. I'll bet FAA.gov (?) would be able to answer
your question...
Jeff
On 4/23/2010 3:42 PM, Pete Lawless wrote:
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Pete Lawless"<pete@lawless.info>
>
> Jeff
>
> Am I correct to think there are some bits of airway where you cannot fly in
> a home built? It might have changed it is a few years since I did FAA
> licences.
>
> Regards
>
> Pete
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeff B
> Sent: 23 April 2010 18:52
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Day VMC only
>
> --> Europa-List message posted by: Jeff B<topglock@cox.net>
>
> Svein,
>
> Here in the USA, all is permitted and there are thousands of homebuilts,
> here. Many flying IMC and nighttime. Good luck in your quest.
>
> Jeff - Baby Blue
> 500+ hours
>
> On 4/23/2010 11:48 AM, Sidsel& Svein Johnsen wrote:
>> For over a year EAA Chapter 573 Norway has tried in vain to get our CAA
>> to revise their decision 18 months ago to restrict flight with
>> Experimental aircraft to only day VMC (i.e. no flying at night or in
>> IMC, regardless of the individual aircraft's instrumentation, lights or
>> the pilot's qualifications). EAA 573 is, however, not a directly
>> affected party, so they cannot appeal this decision.
>>
>> I therefore decided to file a protest to the Department of
>> Transportation for the ruling against my aircraft, as a test case which
>> could decide the future for all such aircraft in Norway. At long last,
>> the CAA has now brought my appeal before the DoT for decision. Their
>> only argument, which I think is a very meek one, is "our professional
>> opinion - at a general level". What does that mean??!! I have the
>> opportunity to comment the statements made by the CAA in their
>> presentation of the case.
>>
>> I therefore ask all of you, in the different countries around the world,
>> kindly to give me feedback on the following, at your early convenience:
>>
>> In your country, with respect to Experimental class aircraft (in some
>> European countries referred to as Annex II aircraft):
>>
>> - Is night flight permitted, provided the aircraft has the required
>> lamps and lights?
>>
>> - Is flying under IMC permitted, provided the aircraft has the required
>> instrumentation?
>>
>> - Approximately how many aircraft (Experimental/Annex II) are flying in
>> your country (not limited to night/IMC-equipped/instrumented), i.e.
>> total fleet of homebuilt aircraft?
>>
>> For my British friends: Some time ago your organization (I do not recall
>> its name) was preparing an appeal against a similar decision by your
>> authorities. Did you succeed, or where does this issue stand at the
> moment?
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Svein
>>
>> LN-SKJ
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