AoA FOR MALIBUS
Thanks for your coverage of angle of attack systems for general aviation aircraft in the September 2014 issue of Aviation Consumer. The MMOPA (Malibu-Mirage Owners and Pilots Association) has taken the position that this technology is an important enhancement to safety and we applaud the FAA for working to streamline the installation approval process as a minor alteration in many aircraft.
However, as owners and pilots of a pressurized aircraft, we were disappointed that the FAA guidance excludes pressurized aircraft, and that the installations for which must be “evaluated on a case-by-case basis.” Of course, that means subject the interpretation of one’s local FSDO, which is the can of worms everyone is trying to avoid. I thought your readers would be interested in some important progress the MMOPA has made, which might be helpful for other type clubs.