Whose airplane is it anyway?

Morgans wrote:
"Ernest Christley" wrote in message
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I have just been informed by the designer of the aircraft that I am
building that there is a possibility that he may not allow me to use an
alternative engine. Granted that weight and balance, as well as power
requirements must reasonably lie within allowable ranges, what is the roll
of the kit or plans manufacturer in the final homebuilt aircraft? Will the
FAA award him the power to veto my airworthiness certificate?

No way he can do anything other than stop supporting you, in any way.

Do you have all of your parts from him? Do you think there is anything that
you will absolutely need to ask him, from here on out, that you can not
complete the airplane without his answers?

If your answers are yes and no, then don't worry about it. All his plans
are is a suggested way to build an airplane. How you build it and what
modifications you make are entirely up to you.

It figures he would pull that crap. I always thought he was a primadonna.

He never supplied parts, and getting him to answer a technical question
has always been like pulling an eye-tooth.

Follow the plans...but the part isn't made anymore...stick to the
plans...but the measurements contradict...just stick to the plans...

I'm going to call the Greensboro FSDO tomorrow and I've sent an email to
the EAA Headquarters. The idea that I can be cut off after 5years of
building really sticks in my craw. Even the insinuation is unbearable.