Originally Posted by
SASless
Sounds like you are anticipating some possible loss of face by some should this all come to fruition.
there is nothing really in the regs to stop you designing a salami cutter, after all, the US Army tried flying a crew member standing on top of a blender....
but there is...
§ 27.661 Rotor blade clearance
§ 27.661 Rotor blade clearance.
There must be enough clearance between the rotor blades and other parts of the structure to prevent the blades from striking any part of the structure during any operating condition.
Pilot seat would be part of the structure.... bystanders who are taller than the disk? not so much.
You can certify it, you might not get insurance for 3rd party...