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.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


Sir,

Thank you for the advice.  Sounds like I might have to rethink re-engine-ing that Pacer.

I have a friend in the CAP, who is renting _his_ certified and annualledd plane to a friend of his, who is an instructor.  That's the one I'll be learning in, not the one I'm going to buy.  I'm studying right now for the ground test and will do the flight lessons after that.

Thanks again.  Thanks for the links, too.

Evan Hales

Alaska is a fun place to fly in. I love flying in Alaska.
Almost as good as Baja used to be.

Here is a clip landing at Valdez

Paul Lamar

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