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License was not reinstated, the pilot accepted a 270 day suspension. Further, the term Accident in the FAA's eyes is a term of art, not to mean accidental, but to define the level of the incident. reference NTSB part 830.

Latest I heard this morning it was dropped from a revocation to a 270 day suspension, with no word as to whether time under current emer rev would count towards the total of the 270. Additionally, the DA's office is still considering criminal/civil possibilities after the police suggested action. Hope your news is more accurate than what I heard

Riggerrob, Thanks for the update. I am fairly sure it would be simple to get a lexan sliding door approved, that piece of paperwork is fairly simple. The DO-228-202 with -10 engines would make for about the fastest turns I could ever imagine. The -5 we typically flew were great climbers, but talked to a chap or two who had flown the -10 power and said that it climbed like a homesick angel. sic it fleahop....get it boy.....go get it!!!!

I could be wrong, but I believe the 228 is capable of flight with the doors off. Could be wrong, I have been before. I will see what I can do for a pic of the 228....found one, I used to fly this one, only with different color paint.

DO-328 and jet derivative are great aircraft, but I am fairly sure that the doors are integral to hull integrity in flight. The DO-228 however (non-pressurized) version that preceeded the later models would most likely be a better jumping platform, if you could find one with interest, also has a double door in the rear which would make for good exits. As long as we are just pontificating and throwing out ideas. Flea, I am reading, but you and I both know there are more than just one or two issues to resolve for some specialty aircraft to arrive.

Fleahopper, I am just about ready for "you go, I go" in the Pitts. You will most likely whip my sorry a$$. But what they hey.....wost case scenario, I end up drunk in the middle of the night on the back of a "hardly" with some lunatic driving....oops, didnt that already happen?

The process to amend a Cert or obtain a waiver for an experimental aircraft is a monumental task. Flea's accomplishments in the area have been amazing, but even Moses runs into a lake he cant part occasionally!