Originally Posted by 18greens
CHD,
How much does it cost to get a new type added to the PFA list??? and what do they do for the money. I can understand the certification work required if it has never flown but what if it is flying already somewhere else (such as the states)?
It does not necessarily cost anything to get on the list. You have to apply and get selected and the numbers of new designs each year, which get added, are very small. It has to be considered that it is in the member’s interest to investigate your design, and that there is space in the evaluation programme for it. This is the reason why at least one potential builder is considering going the CAA route as it gives a high degree of control, but at a cost.
Every 4 seat aircraft, which is registered to build, generates £2000 to the PFA from the manufacturer, to help pay for the engineering support. 2 seat designs pay nothing.
This is an area, which has been under review for some time.
As well as the PFA and the CAA you can also go to the BMAA.
Rod1