Instruments For Experimental AIrcraft?
Can anyone point me to a definitive statement that the minimum VFR instruments of ASI, Altimeter, slip as well as radios do NOT have to be TSO'd or otherwise approved in experimental category aircraft?
The CASR part 91 consultation draft specifies that the minimum instrument fit has to be of approved types and "approved" is defined as TSO or equivalent elsewhere. The penalty for flying without approved instruments is 50 penalty units.
Furthermore, I am advised, (but cannot now find the reference) that entry into controlled airspace even for day VFR requires an approved radio. There is also the little matter of ACMA approval and licencing.
Then there is the question of transponder and encoder approvals.
I get the distinct impression that we are operating on a "she'll be right" basis and I cannot seem to find authoritative information anywhere.