On Dec 7, 5:06*am, Scott wrote:

Is there a huge cost difference between an A&P doing the inspection
versus an IA doing it?

The issue is most likely to be availability. Not all A&P have an
Inspection Authorization but all with IA must be either Airframe or
Powerplant rated or both. You only need one with Airframe approval
for an experimental (exhibition and/or racing) sailplane condition
inspection if it is not self launch or sustainer equipped.

If you have lots of people available with an Airframe rating the
chances of finding one with a good price are better. I have use the
same person to inspect my ASW-28 since 2004. In 2004 he was only
airframe approved. Over the years he added Powerplant and then
Inspection Authorization. His prices have increased but I don't think
that was due to his increased qualifications. The advantage to me of
his increased ratings is that he now also inspects by airplane.

Andy