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According to the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) we have some good news. The FAA has published its final rule regulating repair stations that drops the changes to the repair station rating system. It only retained the authority to deny an application for a new repair station certificate if the applicant or certain associated key individuals had materially contributed to the circumstances that caused a previous repair station certificate revocation action. One of the sport aviation world's most respected sport plane designers has gone west.
“ARSA is still vehemently opposed to the adopted proposals to prevent bad actors from owning or controlling a repair station. The elimination of poor quality is the goal of all good business and government; however to over-regulate is a more egregious action." Source: Statement from ARSA Executive Director Sarah MacLeod.
(Also called "Lid") A layer of relatively warm air aloft, usually several thousand feet above the ground, which suppresses or delays the development of thunderstorms. Air parcels rising into this layer become cooler than the surrounding air, which inhibits their ability to rise further and produce thunderstorms.
This organization describes itself as "a friendly group, passionate about our airplanes and aviation in general. If you have a Meyers aircraft, please consider joining us."
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