Originally Posted by
Chugalug2
So despite it being generally agreed here that these aircraft are unairworthy (how could they be otherwise?) and flying them with the gear down won't alter that, neither the CAA nor the MAA are expected to intervene? Presumably the FAA will register them and provide a permit to fly to St Athan and thence stateside. Does that supersede our own Authorities say so for flight in our airspace? What a mockery it would make of the hype re the Victor's hop skip and jump.
The flights will be classified under a limited Permit To Fly and the CAA, on behalf of the local government in who’s airspace they will fly, will need to be notified and indeed give written permission for the flights to take place even if they are supported by an ‘acceptable’ foreign authority. The CAA can still say no if they wish to....but a convincing presentation, and money, may smooth the way.