I would like to try and close out this topic, simply because this thread only applies to those who desire to perform acrobatic maneuvers with their KRs. (c) Unless each occupant of the aircraft is wearing an approved parachute, no pilot of a civil aircraft carrying any person (other than a crewmember) may execute any intentional maneuver that exceeds- (1) A bank of 60 degrees relative to the horizon; or (2) A nose-up or nose-down attitude of 30 degrees relative to the horizon.
To be clear here, a pilot is an occupant of the aircraft whether he be flying solo or with a passenger. Therefore, he is required to wear a parachute in order to comply with the requirements of Part 91.307 (c), when carrying a passenger who is NOT a required crewmember for the operation of that aircraft, ie: aircraft that requires 2 man crew ( like some versions of KingAir, or business jet). Part 91.303 goes on to define aerobatic/acrobatic flight as any intentional maneuver involving an abrupt change in an aircraft's attitude, an abnormal attitude, or abnormal acceleration, not necessary for normal flight. This is a case of where one must look back to a previous part to clearly define just how wide or encompassing aerobatic flight can be depending on who in the FAA you talk to. The exemptions only apply to flight instruction given by a CFI or ATP, WHERE that flight instruction is necessary for the completion of a rating, ie: the spin flight, spin endorsement required to get a CFI rating. It does not apply to aerobatic training in an aircraft for proficiency or some other purpose. In closing most of our KRs cannot stay within the boundaries of the weight required to give maximum protection to the airframe with a passenger, so this should be a moot point from here on anyway. Have fun, on the way to re-install the prop... Colin & Beverly Rainey Apex Lending, Inc. 407-323-6960 (p) 407-557-3260 (f) www.eloan2004cr.com crai...@apexlending.com
