Light Aircraft Association

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Anyway I need some advice regarding the SAL 2/3 scale plans built Mustang which is based on the original MJ7/77 designed by the late Marcel Jurca.

Is anybody currently building the type in the UK, if so I would welcome any advice regarding the quality of the plans and construction manuals. I am considering the use of an automotive V6/V8 with a suitable PSRU, does any one have any experience of firewall forward installations of this type.

The first hurdle would seem to be getting the Falcon Avia plans approved by the LAA as the design differs slightly from the original as produced by Marcel Jurca.

Any advice would be most welcome - thanks in advance - glxflyer

Hi, I have just imported an MJ-77 mustang(flying) into the Uk and registered her for the LAA permit to fly, which has approval from the CAA, subject to inspection. I had to get the flight tests done and provided a full set of plans, and most importantly it came with a stress analysis report from the Marcel Jurca plans. As an MJ-7 has already had UK approval, the MJ-77 is it's bigger cousin and subject to the above should be on a permit soon. If you are interested I know where a part built one is in France.

Will.

Hi, There are two routes to getting a new type cleared, a full design submission with stress analysis or in service experience which requires a minimum of 2500 hrs on the type.

The first is difficult and expensive the second is easier if your chosen type has been around a while and the fleet has built up sufficient hours and experience.

Contact the type association (if it exists) and find out how many examples are flying then it is a matter of trying to contact owners and get info on thier aircrafts hours in service.

Neither of these options is an easy process but it has been done with every new type so it can be done!!

Good Luck

Ian Herdis