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From: "Michael R. Heuer" <70263.1676 at CompuServe.COM>
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 18:27:05 UTC
IAC'ers: Regarding the discussion concerning the need for a Letter of Competency to fly in an aerobatic practice area or contest box, there has never been a requirement for such an authorization. The history on this dates back to 1984 when then FAA Director of Flight Standards Bernie Geier recognized IAC's superb safety record and virtually eliminated monitoring of our contests and the Letters of Competency. This was implemented through the FAA Inspector's Handbook 8700.1. That handbook has undergone a great deal of change in the last few months but there still is no need for a Letter of Competency. The wording on this can be found in Chapter 48 of 8700.1 in the very front under paragraph 5. It states: "The user of an aerobatic practice area or an aerobatic contest box is not required to hold an FAA Form 8710-7, Statement of Aerobatic Competency." Quite simple. Of course, it has been amazing to see how many times in the last 12 years local inspectors have failed to read their own handbook. Just refer them to Chapter 48 -- this chapter deals with Certificates or Waiver. Mike Heuer IAC Director