Last Friday and 4hrs into the inspection, the process came to a screeching halt when I was unable to show an alternate static source was installed. The inspector wanted to be sure 4ZQ had all the equipment required for IFR flight. Needless to say, I was none too pleased but saluted and said yes sir, right away sir since his return visit is scheduled for this coming Friday. I have no particular interest in arm-wreastling with the guy but can one of you, just one of you point to an FAA legal requirement that my little pip squeak of a 360 have an alternate static source to be legal for IFR?

He had some long checklist of items, presumably from within the bowels of the FAA, but then he completely overlooked the missing cotter pin at the left main axle.

Angier Ames
N4ZQ