Part 23 Reorganization ARC Holds First Meeting
November 17, 2011 – The first meeting of the FAA’s newly formed Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) took place this week in Washington, D.C., involving representatives from FAA’s Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification, and Flight Standards Service as well as aviation industry and community members, including EAA.
Oliver Reinhardt presenting for Flight Design
The ARC’s charter group is charged with creating a progressive, tiered certification system – from low-complexity, low-performance airplanes all the way to high-complexity, high-performance airplanes – so small recreational airplanes won’t have to be designed and certificated under the same regulatory requirements as heavier, more complex, and higher performance aircraft. The end-result should allow manufacturers to bring small planes to market faster and at less cost.
EAA Vice President of Industry and Regulatory Affairs Sean Elliott called the effort a “unique opportunity” for GA. “The possibilities are amazing,” Elliott said. “We’re bringing Part 23 into the 21st century, integrating modern technology, simplifying certification requirements, and improving safety. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for aviation.”
When its work is completed after 18 months, the ARC will submit a report detailing recommendations and tasks to Earl Lawrence, manager of the Small Airplane Directorate. Lawrence can extend the charter up to six months if needed.
FLIGHT DESIGN SIGNS CALIFORNIA DEALER
Sonoma Jet Center Joins the Flight Design Team
SOUTH WOODSTOCK, CONN. / November 16, 2011 — Continuing the Flight Design USA pattern of adding locations to better serve customers, west coast distributor Flight Design West recently engaged Sonoma Jet Center of Sonoma, California as a new Flight Design dealer. Because Flight Design USA sells and services the largest fleet of Light-Sport Aircraft in the United States and in preparation for the new four-seat C4, high quality organization such as Sonoma Jet Center, with vast experience and the highest levels of customer service, are valued additions to the Flight Design network.
Sonoma Jet Center will work through distributor Flight Design West in Las Vegas, Nevada, which has responsibility for the overall western region. Recently, on November 10th, Sonoma Jet Center hosted the Porsche Aircraft Experience, a high-end touring show of aircraft and automobiles.
“As we continue to grow the Flight Design national network, we are pleased to welcome Sonoma Jet Center,” stated John Gilmore, National Sales Manager for Flight Design USA. “Flight Design USA maintains a closely-monitored network of 35 outlets across America — including both CT aircraft dealerships and Flight Design Pilot Centers.” 
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General Aviation News asks us some C4 Questions
Tom Peghiny President of FDUSA and John Doman- Director and – Business Development, Global Sales & Marketing for Flight Design GmbH Discuss developments on the C4 and answered some good questions raised this week by Meg Godlewski of GA News.
How has the feedback been from customers on the design?
South East Aviation Show
