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by alexb
Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:43 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: AmeriKing ELTs
Replies: 5
Views: 5302

Re: AmeriKing ELTs

"Part 39.3 “FAA’s airworthiness directives are legally enforceable rules that apply to the following products: aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and appliances.” Part 39.5 “FAA issues an airworthiness directive addressing a product when we find that: (a) An unsafe condition exists in the ...
by alexb
Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:56 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Mystery Piet from Alexandra, Minnesota
Replies: 1
Views: 2449

Re: Mystery Piet from Alexandra, Minnesota

Do you know who it went to in Alexandria? Where did it come from before it went to Alexandria? Any idea who would have rebuilt it? I've got a friend who lives there and is very active in the aviation community, but unfortunately that's not enough info to do anything with for him.
by alexb
Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:20 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Pietenpol Future Hopeful
Replies: 7
Views: 5645

Re: Pietenpol Future Hopeful

Just wanted to chime in here as a CFI on the transponder question. Let's talk about airspace first. Class Alpha is never going to be a concern in a pietenpol (18,000MSL+). Bravo and Charlie are, however, possibilities. It's true that you need a transponder to enter Class B airspace, however, it is p...