ospam (Gyroplanes) wrote:


Problems? The only kit I've heard anything bad about was the Ultrasport, and in
fairness since there was only one there isn't any "second opinion"
The guy eliminated two of the four tailrotor blades. Added two supports to the
tail boom to keep it from swaying. Built up what he said was a very weak
landing gear and had to redesign the mast with a thicker wall due to flexing.
The Hirth became a boat anchor and he now claims to be flying trouble free.

Looks like they can forget about ultralight category with all those
additions.


And what type of
certification did you issue?
Experimental, Amateur-built

A guy from Rotorway told me that there was a nasty certification that
one might get if the FAA inspector didn't like what he saw, but the
ship met minimum guidlines. He said that if you had this designation,
that you had to get permission from the FAA every time you flew it. I
don't remember exactly what he said, but it was some kind of
sub-category off the Experimental, Amateur Built certification. Do
you know what he was talking about?

He also told me that I should notify the FAA of my intent to
rebuild/modify a scorpion. What is your opinion on this?

Dennis H.


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