My (approved) program letter contains the following statement which, I
believe, protects me:

Proficiency flights without geographical restrictions are authorized when
made in preparation for participation in sanctioned meets and pursuant to
qualify for Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) or Soaring Society
of America, (SSA) awards.


"JJ Sinclair" wrote in message
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On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 8:03:54 AM UTC-8, wrote:
I suspect there are many pilots of experimentals who forget to submit
anything. Does anyone have any stories of what has happened to them or
others that they know who had a problem because they did not submit a
letter? I am not asking for permission not to send one, just interested
in what can happen if you don't...



Bruno - B4

Sacramento FSDO has jumped me for not submitting a letter (once when they
lost it).
I believe it is close to a meaningless drill for sailplanes, but with real
meaning when flying a MIG-21 licensed experimental racing & exhibition. The
real problem would be if you were to have an accident at a location not
shown on your program letter. The Feds might find that your aircraft was
being operated illegally and your insurance could refuse to cover the loss.
JJ