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Hangar Flying / IFR instruments
« on: February 02, 2005, 11:00:57 AM »
Here is a link to the EAA's website you should read that discusses this in detail:
http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/faq/Equipping%20a%20Homebuilt%20for%20IFR%20operations.html
To answer your questions specifically:
Non-certified glass panels are generally ok for flying IFR.
If you are using a non, IFR certified GPS in your airplane, it cannot be used as your primary navigation equipment for enroute, terminal, or approach IFR operations.
To get your airplane certified for IFR, simply meet the requiremenst listed in the article. Then, all the rules that apply to certified aircraft apply to homebuilt. You'll need a pitot static check every two calendar years, ongoing VOR checks (I forget the specific interval), etc. These checks will need to be recorded somewhere - aircraft log or the like.
Of course I wouldn't be responsible if I didn't mention that it may not be the wisest move to fly IFR with the minimum equipment required by the FAA. Two or more of everything (electrical back up, radios, vacuum back up, nav equipment, etc.) is a good idea.
I hope this helps.
William Shoemaker
http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/faq/Equipping%20a%20Homebuilt%20for%20IFR%20operations.html
To answer your questions specifically:
Non-certified glass panels are generally ok for flying IFR.
If you are using a non, IFR certified GPS in your airplane, it cannot be used as your primary navigation equipment for enroute, terminal, or approach IFR operations.
To get your airplane certified for IFR, simply meet the requiremenst listed in the article. Then, all the rules that apply to certified aircraft apply to homebuilt. You'll need a pitot static check every two calendar years, ongoing VOR checks (I forget the specific interval), etc. These checks will need to be recorded somewhere - aircraft log or the like.
Of course I wouldn't be responsible if I didn't mention that it may not be the wisest move to fly IFR with the minimum equipment required by the FAA. Two or more of everything (electrical back up, radios, vacuum back up, nav equipment, etc.) is a good idea.
I hope this helps.
William Shoemaker