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January 8th 14, 04:43 PM
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Program Letter time again
On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 8:03:54 AM UTC-8, wrote:
I suspect there are many pilots of experimentals who forget to submit anything. Does anyone have any stories of what has happened to them or others that they know who had a problem because they did not submit a letter? I am not asking for permission not to send one, just interested in what can happen if you don't... Bruno - B4 Sacramento FSDO has jumped me for not submitting a letter (once when they lost it). I believe it is close to a meaningless drill for sailplanes, but with real meaning when flying a MIG-21 licensed experimental racing & exhibition. The real problem would be if you were to have an accident at a location not shown on your program letter. The Feds might find that your aircraft was being operated illegally and your insurance could refuse to cover the loss. JJ 
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January 9th 14, 04:13 PM
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Program Letter time again
My (approved) program letter contains the following statement which, I
believe, protects me: Proficiency flights without geographical restrictions are authorized when made in preparation for participation in sanctioned meets and pursuant to qualify for Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) or Soaring Society of America, (SSA) awards. "JJ Sinclair" wrote in message ... On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 8:03:54 AM UTC-8, wrote: I suspect there are many pilots of experimentals who forget to submit anything. Does anyone have any stories of what has happened to them or others that they know who had a problem because they did not submit a letter? I am not asking for permission not to send one, just interested in what can happen if you don't... Bruno - B4 Sacramento FSDO has jumped me for not submitting a letter (once when they lost it). I believe it is close to a meaningless drill for sailplanes, but with real meaning when flying a MIG-21 licensed experimental racing & exhibition. The real problem would be if you were to have an accident at a location not shown on your program letter. The Feds might find that your aircraft was being operated illegally and your insurance could refuse to cover the loss. JJ
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