I'm wrapping up the build project and have a question concerning the Aircraft Registration process. Do I need the packet of forms from Vans including the Bill of Sale and such or can I just download from the FAA, fill out and send to the FISDO?
In order to register as E-LSA, Vans Aircraft needs fill out and sign and give to you FAA
Form 8130-15 "Light-Sport Statement of Compliance". Vans will not provide that form
unless you buy every part from them and assemble the RV-12 exactly per the plans.
There is no advantage for me to go E-LSA, you end up with a quasi certified airplane, like a Cessna, very difficult to make any changes.
Any updates on the EAB registration process? Are the operating limitations the same as any other EAB kitplane?Which is reason I have decided to go EAB. (experimental amateur build like RV-7 and 8 I built) We are getting paper work lined up right now. Have number reserved, waiting on Bill of Sale from Vans.
There is no advantage for me to go E-LSA, you end up with a quasi certified airplane, like a Cessna, very difficult to make any changes.
I’m curious on this too. I’m rv-12is with UL350iS engine. I still have to ask vans for my paperwork though. Figure I have about 3-6 months before I’m ready for the DAR.Any updates on the EAB registration process? Are the operating limitations the same as any other EAB kitplane?
E-LSA = 5 hr Phase I, vs. 40 hr for EAB. E-LSA = Future owners may obtain Repairman Cert.I don't want to thread drift but what is the practical advantage of E-LSA vs E-AB? Seems like additional restrictions for E-LSA are the only difference?
Thanks Mel! Makes sense.E-LSA = 5 hr Phase I, vs. 40 hr for EAB. E-LSA = Future owners may obtain Repairman Cert.
Also, I believe E-LSA can be flown with a Sport Pilot certificate. Or is that for airplanes that meet the qualifications, even if not registered as such?E-LSA = 5 hr Phase I, vs. 40 hr for EAB. E-LSA = Future owners may obtain Repairman Cert.
Any aircraft, regardless of classification, that meets LSA parameters, can be flown by Sport PilotAlso, I believe E-LSA can be flown with a Sport Pilot certificate. Or is that for airplanes that meet the qualifications, even if not registered as such?
In addition to the short test period note there is a reason for that. They all fly and handle the same and the systems, controls, instrument layout are all the same within the options. Everything is well documented with manuals, maintenance manuals, testing etc. provided and like it or not since they build S-LSA we have SBs and continuous updates for safety and enhancements. The older RVs were each unique usually in instrumentation, wiring and various engine/prop combinations so much of the 40 hours was spend in working out the bugs. Not really needed with the 12s, flown a half dozen or so and they all fly the same give or take sorting out a heavy wing.I don't want to thread drift but what is the practical advantage of E-LSA vs E-AB? Seems like additional restrictions for E-LSA are the only difference?