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Post by dazz on Nov 8, 2010 21:51:56 GMT 12
Hi guys, I'm thinking about building a Vans RV 7 ( or 10 haven't decided yet ). And would like to equip it for flight under IFR, as given NZ's fickle Wx it would open up greater options for X/country travel. Obviously the radios, Nav aids and GPS etc need to be of the TSO'd (read expensive!) variety, my question is whether it is possible to use non certified EFIS ( dynon etc ) as primary flight instruments? Or do I have to use a certifed '6 pack' of round dials? Are there many homebuilts operating IFR in NZ?
Cheers Darren
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Post by Bruce on Nov 8, 2010 22:03:41 GMT 12
There are planty of IFR capable homebuilts in NZ, including those with EFIS panels. I'm not entirely up with the play on whether you need TSO gear for IFR, but I was talking with a bloke on the weekend intending to fly around the world in his IFR equipped RV10, and he had to take his extreemely accurate and reliable GPS unit out and fit a less reliable but certified one instead - But I think that was mainly to ease CAA concerns over transoceanic IFR, rather than due to a blanket policy. I'd suggest talking to Rex Kenny at CAA in wellington (his contact number is on the CAA web page to see what is required before you spend lots of money on anything. The sport Aircraft guys at CAA are really helpful and will give advice to avaoid problems later on. |
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Post by dazz on Nov 9, 2010 14:01:30 GMT 12
Great thanks very much Bruce, that wouldn't be RVT you were referring to would it?
Cheers Darren
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Post by Bruce on Nov 9, 2010 14:51:29 GMT 12
Yeah, thats the one...
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Post by madmac on Nov 9, 2010 20:12:28 GMT 12
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Post by Dave.K on Nov 10, 2010 19:51:36 GMT 12
Why don't you just carry a cat and a duck. Cats always stand on their feet, so if it is on the canopy your upside down. Ducks don't fly in bad weather so you push it out the clear vision window and follow it down. Don't get a lazy cat or you may have to carry a dog to keep it awake.
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chrisf
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Post by chrisf on Aug 27, 2020 1:09:51 GMT 12
reactivating this thread.
I am planning to move to NZ and was wondering if it is still the case that I can fly a properly equipped experimental under IFR, similar to how it is handled in the US.
I'm from EASA-land and here it is almost impossible (especially if travelling internationally).
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Post by Bruce on Aug 27, 2020 8:41:30 GMT 12
yes, it is still legal to do so so long as the equipment meets spec and the pilot is appropriately qualified.
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