beepee

Let's try it this way ... and it may be thus, I don't know the details of AMA's set up: There should be a detailed AMA check list to guide the inspector through the process, inside and outside the airframe. Each component is inspected and checked off. When complete, the inspector signs it with the statement, "I certify that this aircraft is in compliance with this AMA check list." A further statement should be included, saying: "The AMA certifies that aircraft complying with this check list are safe for flight." AMA thus bares the responsibility for the aircraft's safety. The inspector is only responsible for compliance with the check list. In our litigious society, this does not provide 100% protection, but it takes a large load off the inspector.

I agree with Jim, I would never certify an aircraft as airworthy, or safe to fly.

How do the turbine boys handle this issue?

My thoughts, anyway.

Bedford

rack

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that is what we have, theres an exstensive check list, the pilot builder fills out a builders declaration form, theres a list or requirements the builder must do, min 100 oz servos on each control surface a dual batery system, prefered dual receivers must not exceed 60oz wing loading, five years flying giant scale in the type aircraft hes trying to certify and more but most important we verify that the pilot has the skill nesicery to safely control his airplane, if you look at the registered aircraft there arnt alot of us this is a serious matter to all of us , the airplanes we build are exspensive and can not be built on the cheep im curently building a 40% waco ymf5 that will weigh about 75lbs and will have over 12 grand invested when done, these aircraft require the same attention and respect that is given to its full scale brothern. thanks,vern coop

Muroc1

Vern,

That plane looks awesome! That has to be a blast to fly. I wish my time and budget would allow me to advance to those larger airplanes -although I think that is much larger than I'll ever fly. Thanks for sharing the pics and the info.

Frank

rack

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sorry guys nead to post some pics that dont apply, vern. click on the pics to enlarge
pic one shows the outside rear, pic two you can see on the right side the pipe going up to the outside and a y has been installed to tie this in with the main drain behind the washer and dryer pic 3 shows the 1inc and a half pipe tying it to the sanitary

MajorTomski

Test post, this article says it's two years old but it's showing up as current, just confused

rack

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sorry guys off topic