The FAA has told us they are writing a new NPRM to fix some ambiguities and errors in the LSA rule. They

 plan to correct their error with the amphibious gear issue by allowing retractable gear in amphibs as they

 originally intended. This is excellent news but could take months. Chip Erwin, the director of Czech Aircraft

 Works, has written a petition to the FAA to allow LSA certification of the Mermaid now. The FAA has accepted and puiblished this petition. They are now asking for comments.

 

 

This is your chance to be heard where it can really count. The comment period ENDS 24 JANUARY 2006. So

 please send you comments in ASAP. The FAA will make their decision shortly after the comment period ends.

 

The FAA likes to hear things like why this is in the public interest, why it is important to the industry, and in the

 interest of safety. Statements made with substants count the most. (Keep them short or summarize your opinion in first few lines.)

 

To read the petition and to submit your comments go to http://dms.dot.gov/submit/dspSubmission.cfm follow the instructions for submitting comments on the electronic docket site. Or fax to 1-202-493-2251.

 

Refer to Docket No: FAA-2005-23030

Operating administration: FAA

Docket existence: Does Exist

Document title: Czech Aircraft Works - Exemption/Rulemaking 

 

Thank you for your support. 

 

Danny