CALL911
Well-Known Member
So I am a few weeks out from purchasing my first E-LSA aircraft (Falcon XP).
The aircraft was homebuilt, has never been flown, has a good N#, been registered with the FAA, and does not expire until December of 2012.
I know earlier I thought there might be a snag because it was registered in 2007, and I was concerned that if the airworthiness certificate had said it could be used for training, that because it had not been re-registered prior to Jan 2010, then it would never be legal. However, I just found out yesterday that in fact the airworthiness certificate does not say anything about it being used for training purposes, so I believe things are fine there.
My question is; what all will I need to do from where I am now, to flying the Falcon?
Since the aircraft has not flown, I still need to do the initial flight period in it alone, and need to have a PPL (which I have and is current), and it will need to be registered to do the training at an approved airport. What will I need specifically for this? Will I need to have this airport annotated somewhere in the paperwork?
Also, I will need insurance on the plane to fly at the airport I have decided on, and I am in the process of getting a few quotes.
Will I need a title exchange of some sort similar to buying a car? What will I need to change as far as the FAA is concerned?
Are there any other considerations I need to take into account?
The aircraft was homebuilt, has never been flown, has a good N#, been registered with the FAA, and does not expire until December of 2012.
I know earlier I thought there might be a snag because it was registered in 2007, and I was concerned that if the airworthiness certificate had said it could be used for training, that because it had not been re-registered prior to Jan 2010, then it would never be legal. However, I just found out yesterday that in fact the airworthiness certificate does not say anything about it being used for training purposes, so I believe things are fine there.
My question is; what all will I need to do from where I am now, to flying the Falcon?
Since the aircraft has not flown, I still need to do the initial flight period in it alone, and need to have a PPL (which I have and is current), and it will need to be registered to do the training at an approved airport. What will I need specifically for this? Will I need to have this airport annotated somewhere in the paperwork?
Also, I will need insurance on the plane to fly at the airport I have decided on, and I am in the process of getting a few quotes.
Will I need a title exchange of some sort similar to buying a car? What will I need to change as far as the FAA is concerned?
Are there any other considerations I need to take into account?
