Originally Posted by
RCISFUN
I'm still in the dark where this is being interpreted from?
If a manufacturer is test flying a prototype that he intends to sell, that is a business activity. According to MY interpretation of the FAA "clarification" this would not be allowed as a hobby or recreational activity. It is a business activity and therefor subject to all FAA regs regarding commercial aviation.
While I agree with Bob that this is an attempt by the FAA to get around the judges ruling in the Raphael Pirker case, I sure can not afford the legal bills to be the new test case.
This whole thing has nothing to do with insurance coverage of any one or any thing. Insurance is a whole different can of worms.