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NPRM 4521 Belle
Aire Aviation helped to form a grass-roots movement to fight this regulation
that would have put 100's out of business and prevented the public from
taking rides in vintage aircraft. |
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We used our extensive knowledge regarding operation of vintage aircraft, the internet, and FAA regulations to develop a resistance movement aimed at preventing this draconian measure from being implemented. |
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An
internet discussion group was established. A web site was developed to inform
people about the proposed regulation and help legislators understand the
situation. Industry leaders, aviation organizations and regulatory experts
were recruited to help. Belle Aire Aviation testified in a public hearing
held by the FAA in Washington D.C. regarding this issue.
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As
a result of the extraordinary efforts of a lot of people, this NPRM has
been stalled and its implementation has been delayed by years. It appears
that if it is implemented at all, it will be considerably watered down from
its original form and vintage aircraft will still be able to fly.
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NPRM 4521 information web site "Planeride.info" | Internet discussion group on NPRM 4521 |
Lancair 235/320 We were
contracted to do the Phase I flight test (25 hours) on this aircraft. |
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First flight, aircraft rigging, system debugging, envelope expansion and POH updates were performed. Aircraft is now in service with the owners. |
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Due
to our wide range of experience and excellent safety record, we are able
to obtain first flight insurance coverage for most aircraft.
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We
have extensive experience in tailwheel, canard, composite and radial engined
aircraft. How can we help you?
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Picture of first flight from chase plane. | Picture after first flight |
Aerostar Festival R40S Light
Sport Aircraft certification and marketing. |
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Built by Aerostar S.A. of Romania, the Festival was designed to fit the new LSA category of airplanes in the US. We traveled to the factory in Romania, consulted on the "Americanizing" of the airplane, imported the airplane into the US, worked with the FAA locally and at the headquarters level on certification. Certification was completed in 9 months from start to finish. The Festival was the 13rh LSA aircraft certified in the US. |
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Based
on their satisfaction with our work, Aerostar S.A. asked us to head up
the marketing of the aircraft in the US. We formed a subsidiary company,
LightSportFlying.com,
to market the airplane, establish a dealer network and certify additional
Festivals when they arrive in the country. |
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Our
good relationship with the FAA helps us to overcome many obstacles with
paperwork, airworthiness issues and other problems. We have been designated
by the FAA as a Safety Counselor. We are a member of ASTM and a voting member
on the Light Sport Aircraft Standards committee. How can we help you?
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For more information on Festival: |
Picture of a Festival under construction at the factory in Romania |
Jabiru
USA and Atec Light Sport Aircraft certification.
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We provided consulting and documentation support to these two companies as they completed the certification of their aircraft. |
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Our
good relationship with the FAA helps us to overcome many obstacles with
paperwork, airworthiness issues and other problems. |
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We have been designated by the FAA as a Safety Counselor. We are a member
of ASTM and a voting member on the Light Sport Aircraft Standards committee.
How can we help you?
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For more information on Jabiru Aircraft: |
For more information on Atec aircraft: |
Colyaer
Freedom Amphibian. |
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We are providing consulting services, documentation support and FAA liason for certification of this aircraft in the Special Light Sport Aircraft category. LSA-Aero is the US distributor for this aircraft along with the Martin (a landplane version) and the Gannet (a pure seaplane). |
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We
have been working with LSA-Aero and the FAA for about 12 months on this
project. Certification was completed on 9 November 2006. Look for the
Martin to be certified soon. |
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We have been designated by the FAA as a Safety Counselor. We are a member
of ASTM and a voting member on the Light Sport Aircraft Standards committee.
How can we help you?
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For more information on Colyaer Aircraft: |
View a video of the Freedom: |
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Slide show of the Certification |
S-LSA
Aircraft Wiring Diagrams and Cookbook.
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A major supplier of S-LSA aircraft wanted to install their EFIS and avionics systems at the aircraft factory in Europe where labor costs are less. At issue was the complicated installation manuals from the various avionics manufacturers with their varied formats and configurations. Our solution? Define several "standard" avionics configurations and build simplified wire tables and step-by-step instructions for connecting those specific devices in the desired configuration. The finished product becomes part of the maintenance manual for the aircraft meeting the ASTM requirement for providing electrical diagrams and troubleshooting information.. |
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These
wirebooks and other documents are available to support your S-LSA activities. |
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We have been designated by the FAA as a Safety Counselor. We are a member
of ASTM and a voting member on the Light Sport Aircraft Standards committee.
How can we help you? |
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EZrg
Instrument Panel Modernization |
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The instrument panel in a one-of-a-kind aircraft, the Drybread EZrg needed to be updated. The challenge? Add a second COM radio, VOR/LOC/GS capability, a dual screen EFIS and autopilot to the very small instrument panel. The GRT Avionics Horizon 1 EFIS along with the TruTrak Digiflight II VSGV autopilot was selected. A new instrument panel was designed, fabricated and installed by our shop. All avionics and instruments were tested and installed. The aircraft was flight tested and returned to service. This aircraft is available to view (by appointment) as a showcase of our work. |
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We
are a reseller of GRT
Avionics products. We can build custom wire harnesses and manufacture
instrument panels for your aircraft. We sponsor this aircraft in the S.A.R.L.
air races. |
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We have been designated by the FAA as a Safety Counselor. We are a member
of ASTM and a voting member on the Light Sport Aircraft Standards committee.
How can we help you? |
Video of EZrg, Race 51 fly-by |
updated 19 January, 2008 by jrp