Experimenter is a magazine created by EAA for people who build airplanes. We will report on amateur-built aircraft as well as ultralights and other light aircraft.
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SeaReys Earn LSA Compliance Progressive AeroDyne to begin immediate production of ready-to-fly version The SeaRey LSA amphibian recently passed its FAA LightSport Aircraft Prototype Audit, and a ready-to-fly version will begin production immediately, according to manufacturer Progressive Aerodyne Inc. (PA). Richter, PA president. Adam Yang, CEO and chairman, added, "This is a milestone for PA to get to the next level of company growth and treat it as a new start of worldclass manufacturing and service." After receiving approval from the D.C.-based FAA AIR-200 audit team, PA obtained an airworthiness certification from the Orlando MIDO (manufacturing inspection district office) on November 8. Working with Silver Light Aviation of Wesley Chapel, Florida, PA worked for several years to meet relevant ASTM standards and FAA regulations. It was the first of seven LSA manufacturers in the past two years to pass the FAA audit without any major findings, the company reported. One FAA auditor termed the result "Very commendable." The SeaRey first flew in 1992 and has been available in kit form the past 20 years. PA will start production of the compliant airplane immediately, and deliveries to customers of new factory-built airplanes will begin in a couple of months, according to the company. "We will carry on the legacy of the beloved SeaRey in the production airplane," said Kerry Team RV Now Team AeroDynamix Team RV is now Team AeroDynamix, beginning with the upcoming 2013 air show season. Mike Stewart, Team RV founder and flight lead, said the new name better communicates the high-entertainment nature of the team's precision formation aerobatic performance. The group flies 12 Van's RV aircraft and is billed as the world's largest air show team. "As Team AeroDynamix, we are the same pilots under the same leadership, flying the same dynamic air show expected of us," Stewart said. He notes that despite increased popularity and name recognition as Team RV, that name creates a brand conflict for the general public, which often equates the term "RV" with "recreational vehicle." The decision to change the name was made months ago, but the team completed the 2012 season as Team RV and followed the air show business cycle to the end of the year. The team will be at the 2012 International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Convention, December 10 to 13, as Team AeroDynamix, then prepare for its first performance at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, performing January 18 and 19. EAA EXPERIM ENTER 11