14-05-2011, 01:23 AM
Just a heads up on this, I spoke to Bob Carpenter (MASNSW President & CFI) about our predicament tonight.
He informed me there are plans for discussion at the annual MAAA conference next week to look at splitting wings endorsements between IC and Electric; issues like the one we have where electrics just aren't weighted right and don't have the right airflow over surfaces to properly spin being a prime example. Another being able to fly to the limits of your battery capacity and land safely.
Coincidentally another point being discussed at the conference is rogue instructors and inspectors handing our certifications without thoroughly completing due process. They will be discussing catching these people and duly reprimanding them.
He supported my decision to withhold wings until the requirements are met and suggested that the rules are firm as they stand for now.
The suggestion was either produce an aircraft to do the required maneuver or wait until changes are made to the wings structure (Of which there is no guarantee will happen.)
He informed me there are plans for discussion at the annual MAAA conference next week to look at splitting wings endorsements between IC and Electric; issues like the one we have where electrics just aren't weighted right and don't have the right airflow over surfaces to properly spin being a prime example. Another being able to fly to the limits of your battery capacity and land safely.
Coincidentally another point being discussed at the conference is rogue instructors and inspectors handing our certifications without thoroughly completing due process. They will be discussing catching these people and duly reprimanding them.
He supported my decision to withhold wings until the requirements are met and suggested that the rules are firm as they stand for now.
The suggestion was either produce an aircraft to do the required maneuver or wait until changes are made to the wings structure (Of which there is no guarantee will happen.)