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Adding IFR to an Experimental [duplicate]
I am considering buying an Experimental-Amateur Built plane. It was originally equipped and approved for VFR only.
The second owner completely redid the avionics, and it’s now a solid IFR platform and ...
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What is the difference between a standard airworthiness and a experimental airworthiness certificate?
What is an experimental certificate? Is it just a certificate that is for aircraft that were built experimentally such as home-built aircraft? What is the purpose of the certificate?
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Is an aircraft considered experimental if built when having A&P licence?
I got my Airframe and Powerplant while in the Army 20 years ago, never used it after I got out. If I built an aircraft from scratch would it be considered amature experimental?
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What are the effects of placing the vertical stabilizer at the front of the aircraft? [duplicate]
I am experimenting with different aircraft designs. The one I am trying right now is a canard (horizontal stabilizer at the front) and the main wings are quite far back. I wondered if it would be of ...
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How are composite aircraft canopies constructed that sit flush with the fuselage?
More specifically, how is the composite frame of the canopy manufactured? Attached picture as an example.
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Is it technically feasible to dampen the control stick in an Autogyro?
The control stick in a gyrocopter is too wobbly for a glider pilot's liking. Is there a way to dampen the stick in a Gyrocopter [Eg. the Air command] to make it feel as smooth and light as one would ...
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