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EAA Steadfast in Defense of Amateur-Building Privileges

Earl Lawrence, EAA's vice president of industry and regulatory affairs, reports that the organization continues its vigilant effort to protect the rules allowing for experimental amateur-built aircraft. The EAA community has paid particular attention to the regulatory privileges of amateur aircraft builders in the wake of FAA announcements of forthcoming policy changes.

Reaction on ARC Report, Moratorium

Does the "51 percent list moratorium affect previously accepted kits? EAA’s story on the FAA’s “51 percent list moratorium” and the Amateur-Built Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) report prompted some questions and comments from EAA members. The most-asked question regarding the moratorium was also the easiest to answer: “Does this moratorium affect previously accepted (approved) kits?”

Homebuilding's Challenge

The role of commercial assistance by Tom Poberezny, President, EAA (Appearing in “Position Report,” Tom’s column appearing in the February 2008 editions of EAA Sport Aviation and EAA Sport Pilot and Light-Sport Aircraft magazines)

Look Back - Look Around - Move Forward

The future of homebuilding by Dick VanGrunsven, EAA 3204, Founder, Van’s Aircraft (Appearing in the February 2008 edition of EAA Sport Aviation magazine)

A Rule for All Builders

Defending our privileges … and supporting new alternatives by Mary Jones (Appeared in the January 2008 edition of EAA Sport Aviation magazine)