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Old July 1st 09, 03:51 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dean[_2_]
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Default Experimental Airworthiness

PS,
I had a similar experience. When I went for my first annual, the
A&I told me I needed current operating limitations for current area.
(glider came from Reno, now based in southern California). (Check Tim
Mara's post). Basically I had been flying illegally for a year. Yikes!
A call to the San Diego FSDO got it solved ASAP. I faxed the Reno
limitations, he used it as a template, and faxed me back ones for my
domicile. Sent me a new airworthiness certificate if I promised to
send him the old one back! The inspector was very casual and
nonchalant about the issue. He said the FAA is very concerned about
high performance Experimental warbirds being flown by marginally
qualified rich folks. Most FSDOs are not at all concerned about
gliders and glider pilots so your paperwork should be a breeze.

Good luck, happy soaring.

Dean