Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"We felt an exemption request was the right thing to do for our members. The last thing we want to see happen is they end up with an expensive 'lawn ornament.' More time will help solve the problem."

Source: Earl Lawrence, vice president of industry and regulatory affairs for the Experimental Aircraft Association. Saying its members need more time to beat the deadline, the EAA submitted an exemption request this week that, if approved by the FAA, would allow owners of two-place ultralights the opportunity to complete the airworthiness certification process of their vehicles to the experimental-light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) category after the January 31, 2008, deadline.

FMI: www.faa.gov, www.eaa.org