Re: KRnet> A new wrinkle, now the FAA is involved

2022-07-05 Thread Deems Herring via KRnet
You could take the opportunity to ask for an updated set of operating limitations. They have become more standardized than they used to be. Here is a reference http://www.faa-aircraft-certification.com/amateur-built-operating-limitations.html. Deems Herring -Original Message- From: KR

Re: KR> Glide Ratio

2020-03-16 Thread Deems Herring via KRnet
I believe that for a given aircraft weight affects best glide speed not ratio; from Skybrary: Variations in aircraft weight do not affect the glide angle provided that the correct airspeed is flown. Since it is the lift over drag (L/D) ratio that determines the gliding range, weight will not af

Re: KR> maintining your engine

2017-05-03 Thread Deems Herring via KRnet
The inspector is wrong. The Repairman certificate doesn't have anything to do with maintenance on an EAB aircraft. It allows a non A&P to perform the annual condition inspection on the 1 aircraft it is for. Anyone can perform maintenance on an EAB aircraft with the owners permission. Being cor