JLyons

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   JLyons added a post in a topic Newbee, Wanabee, ...    10 Jun 2013

   I called the FAA today, They were very helpful, called me back right away.
   According to the FAA people are not allowed to sell airplanes without the data and AW placards, there was actually 4 documents he mentioned.
   If they were lost somehow, some of them can be replaced because the FAA has that information. But since the previous owner is concerned about liability, that angle does not accomplish what he intends.
   And once an airplane has been registered it cannot be rebuilt in order to make someone else the builder. You cannot use used parts to satisfy the 51% rule.
   I would have to use it as a pattern and build new parts, that's a lot of work.
   So looks like I have to look for another plane...
    
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   JLyons added a post in a topic Newbee, Wanabee, ...    10 Jun 2013

   Since the plane is an Avid, it is a Light Sport, what if I am a Light Sport Pilot?
   

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   JLyons added a post in a topic Newbee, Wanabee, ...    10 Jun 2013

   the 40 hour flight test stage was mentioned, Naturally I would want an experienced test pilot to fly the first few hours, can I fly the remainder of those hours if I am comfortable with it at that point?
   

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   JLyons added a post in a topic Newbee, Wanabee, ...    10 Jun 2013

   Wow, quick replies, Thank you very much.
   The plane is an early Avid, I don't want to say too much about the specific plane, I have an appointment to view it tomorrow. I will most likely buy it.
   The plane is listed as valid on the FAA website, but the current owner is selling it without logs, dataplate or AW certificate.
   It will be a lot of work, but I will know that plane when I am done. I just want to make sure I will be able to register it, and get it flying.
   Thanks
   JL
   

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   JLyons added a topic in Introduce yourself    10 Jun 2013

   Newbee, Wanabee, ...

   OK,
   Name is Jason, new to the forum and new to flying. But not new to life, at 53, it's about time to get going at it, flying I mean.
   I posted somewhere else on the forum and can't find my post. Maybe I did not complete it, I don't know.
   Anyhow, I am just in the process of buying a scrapped plane, it's being sold for parts although it does fly, and supposedly well.
   For some reason out of control, it is being sold for parts. I intend to strip it down to the lowest point I can, nuts and bolts. And rebuild this plane.
   If I do this, is it feasible to think that I can meet the 51% rule and get the plane registered. Any advise from the more experienced is greatly appreciated.
   Thanks
   JL
   

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