I put in a call yesterday to the Boston FSDO and spoke to an Aviation Safety Inspector. I was curious about how much lead time the FAA would require for conducting an airworthiness inspection and whether they might attempt to steer me off in the direction of a DAR. The inspector called back today to say that they would like very much to do the inspection and would want about 4 - 6 weeks lead time for scheduling. And oh by the way, would I mind if they brought along three or four additional members of their safety inspection team for educational/training purposes. Apparently, it's been quite a while since any of their staff have been called upon to certify a composite homebuilt in this neck of the woods.... Of course I readily agreed, wouldn't you? :-)

Angier Ames
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