TJohn41

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Can anyone shed some light on this FAR and associated logbook endorsement posted below? Newby here just getting started in the Canard world. Is this saying that I could get an additional class added to my cert if I had 5 hours in my Varieze between September 1, 2004 and August 31, 2005?? What is significant about those dates? Google doesn't provide any answers. 

FAR 61.63 Additional aircraft ratings (other than for ratings at the airline transport pilot certification level).

a. General. For an additional aircraft rating on a pilot certificate, other than for an airline transport pilot certificate, a person must meet the requirements of this section appropriate to the additional aircraft rating sought.

(h) Aircraft category and class rating for the operation of aircraft with an experimental certificate. A person holding a recreational, private, or commercial pilot certificate may apply for a category and class rating limited to a specific make and model of experimental aircraft, provided -

Endorsement: Experimental aircraft onlyadditional aircraft category or class rating (other than ATP): § 61.63(h). I certify that (First name, MI, Last name), (grade of pilot certificate), (certificate number), as required by § 61.63(h) is proficient to act as PIC in a (category, class, make, and model) of experimental aircraft and has logged at least 5 hours flight time logged between September 1, 2004, and August 31, 2005, while acting as PIC in (name the aircraft category/class rating and make and model) that has been issued an experimental certificate.

Good Afternoon Friends,

I just bought a Varieze this past weekend and unfortunately I already busted the old electric nose retract system. Totally my fault and a rookie mistake, but now  I'm just looking to replace it with a manual crank. Curious if there is a standard setup out there or if people just fabricate? If anyone knows where to source a manual crank for this application and could point me in that direction I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

On 7/11/2022 at 6:34 AM, Kent Ashton said:

Sounds squirrelly.    Also, I wonder why the log book photo and the headrest data plate says it was built by James/Jim Martin but the FAA registry has it built by one Joel H. Dembinsky?   (pic)  Flightaware lists Martin as a Trustee.  Last flight Nov '21 (pic).   I don't get it.  The FAA's registry is current, I imagine.   At least the seller apparently has good title.  Sounds like the current owner was afraid to fly such a super-high performance airplane.  🙂

Here's my guess (Yes, I have a suspicious mind).  The only Joel H. Dembinsky I see is a lawyer.  He sells it to Martin but tells Martin he has to change the log and data plate to show Martin as the builder so he won't be liable for it.  However, the FAA won't let them change the manufacturer.  Martin disposes of the aircraft to White.  White flies in the back seat and decides "too fast for me".   The business about "Seller won't tell anybody the N-number" is so you won't look up the Registry and start asking questions.    I should write a crime novel.  😉

The only Ron S White I'm finding is a disbarred lawyer also. https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/85723