A26 Special K wrote:
Each operator of an experimental or limited class airplane has to file a request for an Exemption from the rule of not using these airplanes for hire with the FAA. The Collings Foundation operated 9-0-9 on that type of Exemption and it has been rescinded last I heard. We only sell rides on the DC-3 which is a standard category airplane and does not require an Exemption, but I am also involved with the CAF A-26 in our hangar which operates on the CAF Exemption. The B-29 and B-24 sell rides that way. The B-29 has been doing brisk sales on the limited appearances they are making. The Corona virus makes them stay close to home and do out and back trips rather than their usual tour schedule. Insurance rates have gone up though on most all warbirds because of the 9-0-9 incident. That’s the biggest issue. Kay and our T-33 are both in the Experimental category. We do not have enough seats to make it profitable to sell rides so have not pursued the Exemption. That answer your question?
I believe it does answer the question, never did offer rides to paying customers so not a factor for you at the moment.
What is your function with the 26, just curious. I know, all that and more could be explained in one click but I have serious, long standing issues with fb and I feel like 1 click will violate my convictions.
I know I am missing out, and I realize many people in positions like your cannot possibly avoid social media ,,, I actually do [did] have an account and over the last 5 years sent 3 messages, one of condolences to Robin Trower when he posted that his wife had passed away, and 2 to people I think I might have known as a kid, not sure if they ever replied or what.
OK I'm digressing here sorry, but last time I checked a couple years ago said my account was hacked and had to be reset or something and I didn't think it was worth the bother. Why someone would hack my boring ass is beyond me.
But mad props to you and your crew for the work you have done restoring this beauty, I did follow on your post here but got distracted when most updates just seemed to be links back to fb.