Sir,
First off, there's no need to reply to this email. I can see how busy
you are, answering pertinent questions. I'm just a newbie checking in.
I am an as-yet non-pilot who is fixing to buy a PA-22 (or maybe -20, the
tail dragger version), minus the engine, and plan on putting a rotary
into it. Naturally I've been investigating both the engine, and the
plane. Thank you for the work you put into your website and answering
people's questions.
Sincerely,
Evan Hales
Haines, AK
I need to warn you that the FAA frowns on putting a non-certified engine
in a certified aircraft. Also there is the question of taking flying
lessons
and getting a PP in an experimental aircraft.
http://www.pilotsofamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24431
"Legally, yes -- you can take instruction and the PP practical test in
your own Experimental with no problem. He'll just have to make sure it
meets all the requirements to take a PP checkride (comm radio,
electronic nav system (VOR or GPS), dual controls, sufficient flight
instruments for the basic instrument portion, etc)."
"Practically, there are potential issues. Not all CFI's are comfortable
getting in an amateur-built airplane unless they know who built it or
have other assurances that it is safe to fly. In addition, RV's are
slick planes, and you'll want a CFI with either RV or Grumman AA-1
Yankee experience (the RV kit mfr recommends AA-1's for fam training
prior to getting in a single-seat RV). Finally, he may have to shop for
a DPE willing to do the test in an amateur-built plane."
Assuming you can find a willing instructor the best approach is to shop
for a an uncompleted
or complete experimental high wing tail dragger on barn stormers or
trade-a-plane.
If it is complete sell the aircraft certified engine. It might pay for
the plane.
http://www.controller.com/Default.aspx
http://www.trade-a-plane.com/
http://www.barnstormers.com/
IMHO this will save you some time and money in the long run.
Paul Lamar
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