JoshScheid

Hi Johnathan. I’m happy you found this forum. There is no better source for SportCruiser information on the web. You’ll find more in-depth answers to a lot of things you and I have already discussed, and you’ll find answers to questions you may not have even thought of yet. Happy to see people like you here to help grow this wonderful resource. Talk with you soon!

- Josh Scheid

On 3/18/2018 at 11:06 PM, ShawnM said:

Thanks for the response Izzy. I will admit that this is a valid concern and possibly an isolated situation with one particular manufacturer. Cubcrafters stated that the original requester will "eat the cost" of the initial MRA request and the number 2 guy will get it basically for free. So can you request the first ADS-B MRA from CSA?  

The last thing this forum needs is another uproar! (you know I can start one if you like, I'm getting rather good at it) 

I just posted this info from Cubcrafters so others could see how their process works and that it's an easy, online request.  

Will it really take 30 hours? Will it really cost $100 and hour? Maybe a very complex request might take time but simple equipment upgrades might not. 

In my research so far of the 25 manufacturers on my list no LOA/MRA has cost more than $150. This data/figure has come from the requester (aircraft owner) of the LOA/MRA. I have asked a survey question on a couple of aviation forums and have received a lot of responses from various owners.

The longest time needed so far was from Pipistrel-USA and their LOA/MRA can take up to 3 weeks, but they will issue them. That's the longest one.

My real point to my post is the fact that other manufacturers offer MRA's and it's a streamlined and online request process that any owner can do. Another point is that the manufacturer responds and processes the requests and returns an approval/rejection with an estimate within 48 hours of submission. CSA never even responded to me, this is why I chose to keep this topic alive and hammer away at CSA for their lack of customer support in my case. How would you feel if you were me?  

The real truth is that I honestly dont expect CSA to ever issue another LOA/MRA for the legacy fleet, or any SportCruiser for that matter. Could I be wrong, sure, it's happened a few times.  Obviously I'm certainly ok with this decision because I'm out from under their control now since I'm E-LSA. I just know how frustrating and disappointing the whole situation was for me and that many other owners on this forum feel the same way. 

I know this topic has been beat to death (by me) but I feel it's a valid concern for those shopping around for a LSA aircraft and to anyone considering purchasing a SportCruiser. I think they should be informed, good or bad. No?

The good you ask, I love my SportCruiser, it's an amazing airplane. Even my antique 2007, now that it has some amazing upgrades. 

Thanks for posting this Shawn. I’d like to talk with you about the market research you’ve mentioned here. Feel free to give me a call when you’re available. 407-467-1178. 

First off, I'm sorry for the delayed reply. I meant to log on and check this last evening but was distracted elsewhere.

I’ve come to appreciate this forum as a great source of information for all things SportCruiser related. I can only assume, based on the name of the forum and its history, that is has done what it was designed to do, connect people with a shared interest in a single topic. So, when I saw something added that I feel could have a very negative effect, I decided to speak up. 

The integrity of a brand is something that must be managed always. The muddying of the waters doesn’t protect the brand or the integrity of the forum, in this situation. Where will the line be drawn? After many owners of all different types of LSA’s share every little bit of info they choose?  

I want to help protect the integrity of this forum, and to protect its role as one of the leaders for sharing information on the SportCruiser, good and bad. It all should be shared in a constructive and beneficial manner. I’d hate to see one decision turn into the proverbial slippery slope that ends up degrading the entire platform. If I am alone in this feeling that is fine, I will simply be content knowing I was able to give my two cents and try to protect the forum’s brand and integrity. I hope it continues to support and benefit its users as it was designed.

This should be titled "new confused member".  You are aware you are in a SportCruiser forum, correct?  I don't get it, this is similar to buying a Mercedes and posting photos and discussions on the BMW forum. 

What exactly to you plan to gain from posting in this forum?

Just curious.

-Josh Scheid