Light Aircraft Association

Has anyone built an AirCam in the UK? I see it comes as 'a kit', but does this mean it doesn't qualify for the 51% rule, or does it have to go on a CAA Permit without LAA involvement?

Just curious really, as although I'd like to build one, I haven't got the readies.....

http://www.aircam.com/

Hi Dave, the AirCam is not a UK approved design so anybody wishing to build one here would have to take it through the Approval process. First obstacle of course is that it is a twin, and as such LAA would have to seek special CAA approval to allow LAA to consider the design - not impossible of course, the Phillips Speed Twin was allowed to be approved by LAA. If however, CAA decided the aircraft was not suitable for LAA to take on, it would have to get CAA approval for a CAA Permit.
Regarding the 51% rule, if FAA accepts a kit as being 51% the CAA, and hence LAA also accept it as such.

Yes I have built with 2 with a couple of guys in Abu Dhabi.
All I can say is what a wast of money for the end result. The fuselage is very complex for what it does .
Pm me if you would like to know more.

Kev

Thanks chaps. I have to agree it is a lot of money for something that a £30K Super Cub can do but on one engine.. Two engines, twice the chance of an engine failure

Looks good though