LANCAIR'S JOE BARTELS OUTLINES THE POSSIBLE DANGERS
OF THE FAA'S PROPOSED "51% RULE" CHANGES FOR HOMEBUILTS
The FAA is proposing changes to the rules governing homebuilt aircraft, some of which are raising concerns about the future of this time-honored niche of general aviation. The Experimental Aircraft Association has stated publicly that it opposes the changes, which would make it more difficult for homebuilders to comply with the "51% rule." Earlier this week, Lancair CEO Joe Bartels told the Bend, Oregon Weekly News that his business could be in danger if the FAA rule changes are passed. Hear what Bartels told AVweb about the proposed rule changes and the future of homebuilding in this AVweb audio feature.

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CIRRUS COO BRENT WOUTERS ON THE COMPANY'S NEW MAINTENANCE PLAN
Cirrus Design has always said it's trying to change the way people think about owning airplanes, and its latest announcement will undoubtedly raise the stakes in the high-end piston market. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Cirrus's new Chief Operating Officer Brent Wouters about the company's new maintenance coverage plan and some other developments in Duluth.

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NATIONAL TEST PILOT SCHOOL'S GREG LEWIS SHARES THE SECRET
OF STAYING CURRENT IN MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT WITH IFR MAGAZINE
When you fly more than one model of aircraft, it can be a challenge to stay current in each one. This month, IFR magazine's Glenn Pew asked Greg Lewis, deputy director of the National Test Pilot School in Mojave, Calif., what he recommends. Greg is a 7,300-hour test pilot who routinely flies 13 different types of aircraft and has a few helpful tips for any pilot trying to keep his head in the right cockpit.

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