Originally Posted by
Mike Berg
I was speaking of the 912/914 Rotex. I have a friend who owns a RV12 and that is a fairly complex aircraft.....airframe and engine. On the other hand, Champ, Chiefs, Taylorcrafts, "J series Pipers" with the A65/C85/0200A etc. are very simple. I've rebuilt three Champs and am presently rebuilding a Chief. I simply don't understand why I need a A&P to do the yearly condition inspection when I likely have a lot more experience with tube and fabric and wooden spars. At my age I don't have a problem putting the plane into the experimental category as it's probably the last one I'll own anyway. Let me take a course and let me sign it off. After all...I own it. Maybe if it was a Bonanza or Baron it might be different.