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Archive for February, 2008
Runway Incursions Down says FAA
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008FAA ruling on 51% rule puts moratorium on new kit planes
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008The EAA is working hard with the FAA to clearly define the new ruling on kit built aircraft. This ruling comes as a result of the FAA’s concern over “defacto” manufactures or companies that build kit aircraft for people. These companies are a big help for someone like me, who has considered several kit aircraft for ownership, yet don’t have the time, true desire or expertise to get a kit plane built before I die and hopefully that is still 50 years off.
The FAA is making a ruling to better define the 51% rule requirement or the requirement that the owner of the plane perform 51% or more of the work to build the aircraft. See the FAA report althought the final result is still open for review and final decision. Contact the EAA or find out when or if you can participate in an FAA town meeting or forum. Until then the FAA has put a moratorium on certification of new kit build aircraft.
Cessna to have new Intercontinental Airplane
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008Cessna has released info of its planned new business jet that is to have a 4,000NM range with 8 people, named the Columbus. News Aritcle
Plane Smart Business – flying instead of Driving
Monday, February 11th, 2008Well I as a pilot I have a lot of opinions on why flying vs driving is a win or can be. Whether you are in Southern California and you want to avoid the commute or you just need to get to remote offices in a big state or regionally, flying can be a great business tool and a time savings. What a perfect opportunity to use your plane in your business and get uncle sam to pay for your flying. Check with your accountant even if you don’t own your own business you might be able to get a tax deduction for using your plane for your commute.
I have a friend that saved 1 hour and 45 mins each way getting to work in southern california by using a Piper Archer to and from work. He didn’t own the company, but was fortunate that the airport was close to his home and office and he got to avoid the daily grind of commute and enjoy his hobby almost daily.
If you can’t figure out how to make money from your hobby then, figure out how to get your business or tax dollars to pay for your hobby. Reference the opinion of a layman…from a non pilot point of view
Adams Aircraft – Things are tough all over!
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008Well they say “they kick you when you’re down” and Adams Aircraft, who is trying to “stay in the air” financially with its innovative aircraft is experiencing that right now as they fight for funding to continue operations. The city of Pueblo, CO is now putting additional financial pressure on the company…Read More
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