"Jim Harper" wrote in message
om...
By the way, to my
best understanding, getting the FSDO to change an experimental
aircraft's certification from VFR only to IFR and VFR requires,
essentially, the correct equipment AND convincing information that any
other example has received the certification, so the fact that there
are 4 implies that any COULD be modified as necessary.

Jim..........

As I understand the situation, legal IFR requires ONLY the correct
equipment.

My homebuilt's Operating Limitations state:

"Phase II - Operation after flight testing is complete"
"5. Unless appropriately equipped for night and/or instrument flight in
accordance with FAR 91.205, this aircraft is to be operated under VFR, day
only."

Note: In the word "correct" I am including necessary certification and
maintenance of avionics, instruments, etc. -- Unless somebody wants to
pick nits.

Rich S.