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Old August 3rd 06, 02:41 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Paul Tomblin
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Default Is this 51% Rule compliant?

http://www.usjabiru.com/Four%20Seats%20Four%20Weeks.htm
I know that the Glasair "Two Weeks to Taxi" program claims that their
local FSDO has examined their program and given it their blessing. But
after sitting in a Sportsman 2+2 I'm not convinced it's wide enough for me
and my usual flying partners. This plane looks like it has more room, and
the "Builder Education" program looks like they do even more work for you
than "Two Weeks To Taxi" - you end up with a plane that is even painted.

But I've also heard that the FAA is cracking down on Builder Assist
programs where the builder does less than 51%. So if I bought this, would
the FAA be knocking on my door next? (Which brings up the other question:
what happens when the FAA says you didn't do 51%? Uncertify the plane?)

I've also heard that they crack the whip pretty hard on these programs,
making you work well into the night every night. What would they do if
you were, say, suffering from chronic knee pain and needing to sit down a
lot while you worked (I used a bar stool a lot when I was building my
canoe)? Could they work around that?

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