Warbird Information Exchange

Hi Gregory,
I can run but I can't hide, eh? Indeed we agree, as ever.

Just to wrap up, I'm not normally that pedantic (I hope) but the precise definitions is where we started.

As regards the tragic Ramstein accident, I only mentioned it because we will do well to bear in mind the repercussions of that accident - I wasn't commenting on the accident itself.

Back to the topic, it's good news from Yanks. More power to a great, great collection.

Cheers!

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James K

"Switch on the underwater landing lights"
Emilio Largo, Thunderball.

www.VintageAeroWriter.com

Airworthiness in the US is actually very straightforward. The aircraft must be registered and carry an airworthiness certificate, current weight and balance, and operators manual. The airworthiness certificate states that the aircraft must be "in a condition for safe flight." As defined in the FAR's, this means the aircraft must have had an annual inspections within the last 12 calendar months.

Simply put, if the aircraft has not been annualled, it is not airworthy. While the YAF aircraft are in fine display condition, I believe that with the possible exception of those most recently completed, all would require a thorough annual before being airworthy.

Rob Coussens