Put this one in the history books: The first amateur-built
designated airworthiness representative (AB-DAR) was officially and
fully authorized this week to perform homebuilt aircraft
inspections on behalf of the FAA. Suitably, the first AB-DAR hails
from EAA: Joe Norris, senior aviation information specialist. Joe
received his final orientation via telephone interview Thursday
from the principal inspector at Minneapolis (MSP) Manufacturing
Inspection District Office (MIDO).
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