I had a inquiry:approval. I realize FLARM is mandatory under EASA but that doesn’t translate well here in the USA.
I need some advice in installing Power FLARM in my certified HpH304 CZ. So far I’ve had 2 A&Ps reluctant to sign off on the install. Folks keep telling me different stories of how it’s acceptable to install PF in a certified glider without A&P
The last recommendation I’d gotten from most recent A&P is that he might be able to install PF if the manufacturer’s TECH NOTES are available and had been used by another A&P to sign off the PF install.
Any thoughts on this issue
Richard
Richard:glider pilots or who are at least knowledgeable about glider related equipment.
It should not come as a surprise that A&Ps are reluctant to work on things they were not trained on or knowledgeable about. I suggest that you tell us the geographic area where the glider/pilot are located and then have this list suggest A&Ps who are
ROYConnecticut is the state.
On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 10:14:22 AM UTC-7, Roy B. wrote:glider pilots or who are at least knowledgeable about glider related equipment.
Richard:
It should not come as a surprise that A&Ps are reluctant to work on things they were not trained on or knowledgeable about. I suggest that you tell us the geographic area where the glider/pilot are located and then have this list suggest A&Ps who are
ROYConnecticut is the state.
Richard
I had a inquiry:approval. I realize FLARM is mandatory under EASA but that doesn’t translate well here in the USA.
I need some advice in installing Power FLARM in my certified HpH304 CZ. So far I’ve had 2 A&Ps reluctant to sign off on the install. Folks keep telling me different stories of how it’s acceptable to install PF in a certified glider without A&P
The last recommendation I’d gotten from most recent A&P is that he might be able to install PF if the manufacturer’s TECH NOTES are available and had been used by another A&P to sign off the PF install.
Any thoughts on this issue
Richard
On Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:30:01 -0700 (PDT), Richard Pfiffner <hand...@gmail.com> wrote:approval. I realize FLARM is mandatory under EASA but that doesn’t translate well here in the USA.
I had a inquiry:
I need some advice in installing Power FLARM in my certified HpH304 CZ. So far I’ve had 2 A&Ps reluctant to sign off on the install. Folks keep telling me different stories of how it’s acceptable to install PF in a certified glider without A&P
Get a new A&P familiar with gliders.The last recommendation I’d gotten from most recent A&P is that he might be able to install PF if the manufacturer’s TECH NOTES are available and had been used by another A&P to sign off the PF install.
Any thoughts on this issue
RichardTexas Soaring Assoc has PowerFlarm installed in all 10 club owned
gliders (std type certified) and 3 Pawnee towplanes.
This is what we put in our ships logbooks;
PowerFlarm installed per PowerFlarm Core Installation Manual
FTD-033 No appreciable changes to weight & balance resulting from installation.
Date: 3/02/2014
Bob
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On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 1:26:38 PM UTC-7, Bob Gibbons wrote:approval. I realize FLARM is mandatory under EASA but that doesn’t translate well here in the USA.
On Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:30:01 -0700 (PDT), Richard Pfiffner <hand...@gmail.com> wrote:
I had a inquiry:
I need some advice in installing Power FLARM in my certified HpH304 CZ. So far I’ve had 2 A&Ps reluctant to sign off on the install. Folks keep telling me different stories of how it’s acceptable to install PF in a certified glider without A&P
If by "PowerFlarm" you mean the discontinued portable unit, velcro & go! Not part of the aircraft...The last recommendation I’d gotten from most recent A&P is that he might be able to install PF if the manufacturer’s TECH NOTES are available and had been used by another A&P to sign off the PF install.
Any thoughts on this issue
RichardTexas Soaring Assoc has PowerFlarm installed in all 10 club owned
gliders (std type certified) and 3 Pawnee towplanes.
This is what we put in our ships logbooks;
PowerFlarm installed per PowerFlarm Core Installation Manual
FTD-033 No appreciable changes to weight & balance resulting from installation.
Date: 3/02/2014
Bob
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I realize FLARM is mandatory under EASA but that doesn’t translate well here in the USA.
On Friday, 16 September 2022 at 17:30:03 UTC+3, Richard Pfiffner wrote:
I realize FLARM is mandatory under EASA but that doesn’t translate well here in the USA.It certainly is not.
On Sunday, 18 September 2022 at 12:44:36 UTC+1, krasw wrote:As I understand it, EASA approval is reciprocal with the USA.
On Friday, 16 September 2022 at 17:30:03 UTC+3, Richard Pfiffner wrote:.... but it was made mandatory in France from 1st March 2013 for gliders and motor-gliders.
I realize FLARM is mandatory under EASA but that doesn’t translate well here in the USA.It certainly is not.
As I understand it, EASA approval is reciprocal with the USA.
they "don't pay much attention to that" at the Small Aircraft Directorate. Apparently, the FAA outranks the State Department. Beware the "petty tyranny of the bureaucracy."As I understand it, EASA approval is reciprocal with the USA.When I was fighting with the FAA over the Pegase 101 life limit, I brought up the "Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement," which supposedly provides reciprocal recognition of aircraft certification, equipment and so on. I was "informed" by the FAA that
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