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In a message dated 6/1/2005 10:47:24 A.M. Central Standard Time,
glcasey@adelphia.net writes:
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be
a bit too judgmental with regard to the operation being unsafe, as
under
some circumstances it is not unreasonable to fly an airplane with
inoperable
equipment.
Peter Van Arsdale>>
I'll weigh in
with Peter on this one. With a dead battery I worry about the
safety
of hand-starting the engine, although with the proper training and
skill
set it is apparently not a problem. Then the aircraft should be
good
to go, as it has all the "minimum equipment," including an alternator
and a
battery (an uncharged one, though).
The problem here is some guys do not know what the regulations are
concerning this issue and do not know how to legally satisfy the requirements to
fly with inoperative equipment onboard. (See 14 CFR 91.213(d). That is ignorance
and is a BIG reason why many here have a hard time getting insurance. We, as a
group, are unwilling to follow the regulations and we are willing to get on the
Internet and admit it. If you are ignorant of the regulations then pick up
a FAR/ AIM from Sporty's or consult a local flight instructor. If you are
unwilling to follow the regulations then either surrender your certificate
(your future passengers will thank you) or fly another type of aircraft so that
I may still get insurance. As the boys from ADA say-- show me the data... I'll
say, show me there regulation or advisory circular that says this was a good
decision.
Regards,
Jeff Edwards (flame suit on)
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