I Made A Mistake With The FAA

[@paqman777yt]

Stay focused and don't let this set back affect your positive MOJO.

[@baomao7243]

You kept this discussion extremely professional despite the obviously STRONG emotions. Great job keeping it positive. You’re almost there ! ( I literally found myself becoming angry as it reminded me of previous experience dealing with a govt entity. In private sector I literally had people working with me that had nearly identical jobs to the govt person and I remember thinking “I would literally fire this person right now due to incompetence” had that person worked for me. So I have empathy. Keep moving forward. You’re at the goal line.)

[@etiennedaniels6346]

Correct and by the way great reply looks like it is everywhere in the world the same.

[@libbyf.846]

I'll react the way he was feeling....The FAA sucks!

[@AEROSTARCAPT]

Beautifully and logically presented. Best of luck, don’t get discouraged. Your on your way up and I’m on my way out. I’m an 80 year old pilot who has flown safely for 47 years . At 80 the only insurance I can get is for a 172 or a 180. I’ve got my 30 year old Aerostar to sell.

[@montgomeryavionics8721]

Hang in there! I am an A&P and former IA (31 years). Bought an Avid Model C in March. Picked it up June 28. Long story, registered the plane while completing the airframe repairs, and I submitted the paperwork July 18, 2020. September 20th got my new registration in mail. Spent many days calling to see what the registration processing date was. The FAA can be and will painful to work with, and I wish the local FSDO’s had more ability as our FSDO is two blocks from my hanger. Safe flying, the small experimental aviation world applauds your show!

[@lalibella1]

Take everything in stride, bro. When it’s time to fly, you will fly and not a day sooner. Forced ripened fruit is bitter to the belly.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Mike, I have totally enjoyed following along with this journey. The frustrations, the small successes and now more frustration. It is the reality of building an experimental and to see the process first hand is definitely a benefit for those thinking about doing the same. If you get to do your tests and end up at KCCB, I will buy you lunch and take you on a short tour at Aviator Flight Training. Good luck Mike.

[@xX2fast4uXx1982]

I know by experience, the faa works at the rate of a speeding glacier. The fact that you could get it taken care of within a month is nothing short of amazing

[@edaycock3505]

Like a stampede of turtles through peanut butter

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

Mike, I just discovered your channel and watched a couple of the videos. I really like your patience and calm demeanor during such discouraging events - especially using such eloquent narrative. So, i am signing up as a new subscriber and look forward to more posts. Good luck!

[@dennislutterman6281]

Wish you the best Mike, can’t wait to see the first flight. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidhassett7482]

Great work Mike, you have shown excellent airmanship. The sky needs more people like you.

[@bgpwrddy]

FAA Mission Statement: "We're Not Happy Until You're Not Happy."

[@christislord7003]

If we can’t find a hole, we’ll make one...

[@randyvanvliet226]

Damn, Don't I know it, too.

[@RyderSpearmann]

Apparently, they ain’t happy.

[@oldmech619]

The FAA is good. Yes, the paperwork has to be correct. I have a lot of respect them

[@ginginthing]

Yeah. I feel your pain. This might seem like a small error but you are showing us just how big it really is. Good video for home builders to see that might be thinking of registering their experimental plane under their company name with the FAA. DON"T DO IT. But in a little while, all the mess will be behind you and you will be flying your fantastic plane and forget about all the crap that you r going through right now.

[@Avscout]

Proud of you man. Keep plugging away and you will get there. I know you already know this, but I also know uplifting words and support help. Praying for you.

[@DarkAeroInc]

You’re almost there Mike! Sorry about the troubles with the paper work. Cant wait to see it in the air!

[@mickthompson9681]

I’m a old tail dragger pilot ... Mike you’re a very nice fellow been following your progress, you hang In there young man the FAA can’t keep a guy like you down!

[@nyontozel]

could feel the pain in your voice...keep pressing forward man! you've already made it!

[@coolhari2000]

I feel your pain mike. I waited 3 months after closing on my plane. It'll hurt but only till she starts flying. You'll be filled w gratitude everytime you fly. My empathy.

[@FlyingArchitect]

Sorry for your troubles but I have to say the timing of the video is ideal for me. My airplane project is nearing it completion and I’m in the process of registering it. I’ve yet to decided if I should register it in my name or an LLC but -based on your video- I’ll now be sure I use my name as the builder. Thank you and I wish you all the best

[@noahwilliams8918]

I had my medical deferred and it's taken over 10 weeks so far since I submitted the requested documentation (still waiting on a response). But I called them up and the service agent was kind and empathetic. He placed a flag for immediate review on my docs and said I should check my snail mail over the next week. Sure pays to keep a positive attitude and just approach everything as hurdles to be overcome ❤️ You'll be flying soon enough!

[@fanflynorcal]

Kudos on discussing this calmly! I watched your later videos and I'm glad you sorted all this out eventually! Nice airplane!

[@chickentuber]

Keep your positivity, Mike! I just hope they are just as thorough with the actual safety inspection. You know, the part that actually matters to safety. Happy flying and here's hoping for the best!

[@Lucky2bLivin]

I greatly appreciate you posting this video. You're going to get through all this. Keep you're head up brotha I'm hoping you get to start flying soon.

[@HoosierPilot]

Man that’s rough. I hate that this all happened at the home stretch. It’ll all be behind you and you’ll be enjoying your Sling in no time!

[@zx1100a1]

It all goes back to the title company that changed the name. They should take responsibility for their mistake.

[@RobThompsontheITguy]

I came here to say this. I hope they are covering the resulting costs.

[@joeh470]

Thats fucking doubtfull. Title compabies are worse that the damned government

[@Oferb553]

Can you do some ground tests? You may do high speed taxi, running it on the runway to almost takeoff speed, checking rudder control, nose wheele steering, breaks, airodynamics behavior etc. Start slow and gradually speed up each taxi, to find any problems, if exist. Also check your avionics (mostly airspeed indicator)... Check altimeter shows field elevation. I am sure you could start fly test it soon. Good luck!

[@lmartinez3633]

Hope everything is done soon...

[@dereklacy]

Stay focused and don't get discouraged! I bought a completed kit plane with expired registration and it took about 4 months to get all the paperwork in order so that we could get back into phase 1 testing. The wait is worth it!

[@Skepilot]

Mike, after your test flight you can fly the plane home? What about the 40-hour “fly-off?” Will they let you do that back home in Atlanta?

[@carlsonthomas]

Keep on keeping on! And remember, everyone wants to see you get this plane flying! :)

[@kencohagen4967]

I’ve heard about this process with another builder, but it was so long ago I had forgotten. Sorry you’re going through this. No matter what, when you get this up and flying, stop by Mesa Gateway Airport and I’ll go up with you! Ok, I don’t have a license or anything, but it’s on my bucket list! Best of luck!

[@SilvaAdventures]

I feel bad for your experience. Love your attitude and ability to roll with it calmly! Can’t wait to see you flying it...

[@edaycock3505]

Remarkable composure for all you’ve been through. Respect.

[@marlondelgadillo7444]

Mike, keep your good vibe up! Soon you will enjoying your beautiful aircraft with your family. Good luck tomorrow.

[@HugoHugunin]

Since this is an EAB, how quickly do you think you can fly off the 40 hours until the "cord is cut" and you can legally fly it home?

[@jetblastjim]

Hope you get up in the air soon. Small steps forward is still progress. Keep up the great work. Really enjoying learning from your channel so when it’s my turn, it doesn’t have to be small steps!

[@kidultcollectibles]

You know we live in difficult times and you since it's the first build, you live and you learn. It'll be worth it in the end.

[@freecapitan1]

Welcome to aviation my friend!!! It some times takes brave patience. You’ll be flying soon!! And your circle ⭕️ will learn too.

[@GlasairS2-RG]

I’m building a Glasair S2-RG and I definitely feel your pain... keep the faith

[@danblumel]

I built a Glasair 1-RG fortunately back in 2004 I didn't have to use a DAR back then. The FAA employee came and it was free, how times have changed. Back then I was told to leave something easy to find needing correction, because he would find something, no mater what to sooth his ego or to put something on his report.

[@thedarkknight803able]

I pray everything works out! 🙏🏿 still Big S salute to you! Thank you for the advice what to do and what not to do,😎👍🏿

[@joeltamez1352]

Good luck and clear skies!!

[@Buzzaard1949]

Hi Mike, I really enjoy your videos and the story of your build....very cool! I know you’ll get all the legal stuff done and be able to enjoy your handy work.

[@timeless_realm]

Great advice! Hope your inspection goes better!

[@pilotpeego1820]

Hey Mike, hang in there buddy. That inspector dude seems prickly , and difficult. My 2 cents!

[@blackwaterlotus8124]

Hang in there bro, none of us is perfect.

[@alexb5177]

Here's hoping for a quick and successful finish to your hard work. I'll bet I speak for many of your watchers when I thank you so much for keeping us updated. More important than anything is we all know you will pass your positive attitude and work ethics onto your beautiful daughter. Keep smiling!

[@johntells1460]

Keep up the positive attitude. I know it must be frustrating when you do what you need to get done but the things we can't control happen. Just keep the faith and when everything all said and done, you can enjoy flying your plane safely.

[@randyvanvliet226]

After buying a built Van's RV-12 for sale during Covid, ferrying it back, finding a ferry to bring it back out west, and all that I've been through to get current registration, get a good sport pilot flight instructor, fired 2 the 3rd is great, Service bulletins, Conditional inspection, and get to finally solo, last week, with heat, smoke and visibility issues, fire TFR's, and Density Altitude wresting during this past summer, it's no wonder so few people still take up flying. The blocks put forward are at times truly overwhelming.

[@jdub6334]

“The faa is a great organization “ ha good one

[@ronnyziesmer4709]

He can't talk crap about the FAA until he gets his plane figured out lol.

[@Maybe-So]

7 weeks to “make a change” on a computer screen. Yeah, real efficient, FAA. I bet you have slip-on shoes, because you can’t tie your own.

[@stevefisher2553]

Sounds like the DMV

[@rosebarnes9625]

Government is government....

[@Joesofly1]

But worse

[@gerardoh5365]

Good luck. You are almost there. Keep positive!

[@jethro102677]

Mike, your positive attitude is something special and I'm sure like myself, why a lot of folks view your channel. But I have to be honest that things like this are so discouraging to those of us that dream of flying. Because of my interest in general aviation, I've been reading some of the popular GA mags like Flying. While reading yesterday they ran an add for Bentley. BENTLEY! Sadly knowing that is the financial level required to get into GA, I just can't see it happening, but you sir give me faith! Despite all the exorbitant cost and time, you keep persevering!

[@inferno8428]

Don’t let the system break you - keep doing what you’re doing! Make awesome videos

[@brentgalye2936]

Feel for you my friend. Welcome to aviation by delegation, that is what happens when you have multiple levels of government departments involved. It is the same up here in Canada.

[@ddg4bob]

You are a patient man. I hope things work out tomorrow. But, mostly, I hope you get to join your girls soon. I will be watching and following.

[@garykusnierz2108]

you also have to print your name in the Signature box

[@davidfedyk1042]

You are a true entrepreneur. You don't give up ,loving it.

[@stuheinecke8457]

You look like a different man, as an airplane owner... congrats

[@RT10Viperman]

If I had a dollar every time I have heard the person you need to talk to is out of town I would be retired by now

[@danblumel]

DAR's don't work for the FAA, they are independent but authorized by the FAA to do inspections.

[@flo-ryderfields7384]

Yo Mojo, It's all about the Journey. Embrace your Good as well as your Bad. It Makes for a good story Man. I Love following your journey. You are living my Dream. Maybe one day I'll be able to meet you and your beautiful bird in the ATL for a Tour. (Push On Brother!!!)

[@chrisbowpiloto]

sounds like this DAR does not want to inspect your plane...

[@person2351]

Sounds like the type of excuse most of us would give if we didn’t want to miss tomorrow’s bbq haha

[@nopenotme6369]

The DAR could have still looked over the airframe and withheld the certificate until the clerical end was completed.

[@johngreat265]

That sucks man, Congrats on the plane though. Love you stuff man

[@Rcgary24]

Hey Brother....... sometimes we have to go a long distance out of or way to come back a short distance correctly! I hope it gets resolved as soon as it possibly can! I have been following your journey with this the whole way , in fact I started watching your last video pretty much as soon as you uploaded this one. Was sad to see this one but , in the end all will be well for you. That first flight is gonna be THAT much sweeter now. There is a reason that your rear view mirror is smaller than your windshield. Until then , Good Luck and keep your head up brother!!!!

[@steve4434]

Mike I feel your pain. I’ve been away from my family for nine months because of the pandemic. I work in New Zealand and live in Australia but I’m fortunate to be able to fly home at Christmas to visit them. I’ve worked in government and private industry and understand that bureaucracy costs time delays and is frustrating. Regulatory bodies talk about reducing redtape constantly and keeping there industries informed but in reality their own staff are under trained and under staffed. COVID has been the excess for a lot of businesses which were under performing even before 2020. Keep your chin up mate. You will be flying home soon in an amazing aircraft very soon ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@eightycubicft]

Good advice thanks

[@Workstupidyoutub1000]

That sucks, I’m sorry to hear that Mike.

[@EdwardSmart]

Bureaucracy is bad enough, under normal circumstances. With the current situation, it just gets worse. Good Luck.

[@simoncorporation3]

Good luck mike. All will be well.

[@nicobogaard2315]

In a small village, on the border of The Netherlands and Germany, there is or was a monastry. The place is called Echternach. Whenever the monks went in procession they had this special way of walking. Two steps forward and one step back, reducing speed of walking. Whenever we walk in ‘Red Tape situations we will call it an Echternach procession. Every Dutch knows what you’re talking about. The process you’re getting through is just that, when you think you are moving forward you’re taking a step back. Slowing down like an Echternach procession.

[@citizenblue]

Bummer. Hope it gets resolved soon

[@ukpylot]

I lucked out with my DAR, he had me send copies of all my paperwork and pictures of the dataplate etc before he came out and noticed that my builder name was backwards on my data plate to my registration so I was able to get a new one made before he came out.

[@Glashawk1]

Only time I’ve ever written a nasty letter to anyone, was when I was trying to register my plane. They send my application back twice for little BS such as my signature being outside the box. Never dealt with such inept bureaucracy in my life. Good luck with your build!

[@jackcreeks7234]

there called WANT TO BE'S they want to be important its a ego thing

[@christembraceministry]

Nothing good comes easy bro. Stay focused all this will make you place a great value on your little but mighty machine.

[@jhmcglynn]

I completed my RANS S-19 in late September. My DAR sent me a check list of items he needed completed before the inspection. Not sure how you expect to complete the 40 hours Phase 1 test in a couple of weeks. Did you purchase the EAA test package?

[@1planenut62]

I learned that when the FAA is involved in something like this, they do their job up to the point of something wrong. Instead of completing the inspection, and giving a complete list of things that need corrected, they just stop and leave. When the initial problem is corrected, they come back out, and instead of picking up where they left off, they start over. Then, when they find something else, they stop and do the same dance. Very inefficient!

[@1NAOT]

As I read what you said, the words resígnate the very actions of the agency! It is a bureaucracy that does things step by step! To protect the public !

[@etiennedaniels6346]

@@1NAOT If you run your company that way (FAA) and you will be bankrupt within a month. They only protect themselves not the public.

[@patricemalo1883]

You think it's bad in the US with the FAA... try dealing with Transport Canada here!!! I've done my medical in JUNE to move ahead with my PPL and I still haven't received anything. That's over 4 months and still waiting. We can't even get through to talk to anyone by either phone or email. I've tried and tried and I can't even get a confirmation that they even HAVE my file in hand!

[@DucatiPaso750]

Love your channel.

[@jshamel]

Great positive outlook dealing with government delays.

[@mikesmith4337]

2020 strikes again. One step up two steps back. But Mike you are handling the set backs well. Thanks for sharing the good and the bad. I can't wait to see this plane in the air and it will be soon. Stay strong buddy, next video will be the test flight. God Bless.

[@ashokaliserilthamarakshan5079]

Mike, keep staying positive. If it's any comfort, it's the same here in the UK. I'm giving myself about 2 months from completion to get the paperwork done.

[@alexmarkowski3859]

Hang in there. This does make very good content for your channel. You are very patient.

[@RaysDad]

Are you working with the Los Angeles FSDO? I think some of the California offices are easier to work with than others. I went through the Fresno FSDO and they were very helpful.

[@frankirwin2377]

Hang in there! Lookin forward to it.

[@1NAOT]

Amendments take time. Before you submit documents to FAA it is your responsibility as the builder to have an awareness, attitude, and attention to the details. When you didn’t see your insurance and or title documents before you submitted them. You made the mistake. That should be your personal take on this. If you have to submit documents to anyone and you do so blindly. Expect delays as you can imagine. Covid 19 has all government agencies working from home. This I think is the reality throughout the USA. The biggest thing about Experimental buildings is the logs and paperwork. If you have someone else doing that for you and you the builder owner do not confirm as also the pilot in command..Then such errors will get by you as the Title company is not flying planes. You are and you dictate to them what the legal parameters are for Experimental Aircraft as this information is clearly written in the FAA laws on Experimental aircraft. This should not happen if you followed the FAA documented laws as your guide. Congratulations now you have “2020 “ hindsight!

[@firefightergoggie]

Don't worry about the hiccups. You've already achieved something that only a VERY tiny number of us will ever enjoy. Hats off to you.

[@CptSDIAS]

Mike don’t worry man keep up the good work you make it.

[@onebridge7231]

You look exhausted man, I know it’s crazy stressful and frustrating, but try to get some rest before you fly your plane home. Just know there is an ending to the madness of FAA!✌️

[@philiptyson4000]

We are rooting for ya mike

[@jacksavage4098]

Wish you well. Been watching your progress. I'm admittedly ignorant of what's needed. Looking forward to see you flying it. Covid has made a mess of everything.

[@skydancer2992]

Situation normal when dealing with government at all levels. Customer satisfaction is not part of their mission.

[@anthonychambers5765]

Keep the faith bro, God is good all the time

[@Digital-Dan]

Yeah, just having a bad day that time he threw Job under the bus.

[@paul8645]

Yes he is

[@gix40]

Keep your head up Mike. You know we all have too go through something to get to the next level. Things happen for a reason gives you a bit more time too give the plane a good once over. Another set of eyes looking at everything. More hangar flying for you too get accustomed with your new baby. Bring it back to the ATL we are waiting. Lol smile you're still an aircraft owner 😄 Remember.

[@colgoochthemarine]

You would think that the FAA supervisor would have a designated backup supervisor, so a whole process wouldn’t grind to a halt when they go out of town. Stay strong and hang in there.

[@clydemckenzie3933]

Good luck hope everything works out for you.

[@billhauck6425]

How many hours before you can fly home?

[@TheWellnessLawyer]

Since it is an online system now what should it matter that the person is out of town? Should they not be able to access it from anywhere and give permission?

[@CrooklynPilot]

Since you're new plane builder, I assume that the sling team has gone through these builds before with these challenges. You figure that they may or not may be aware of the paperwork pitfalls with the FAA, and could've given you a heads up (if they already did). Keep the faith, it will work out.

[@dedricbullock5567]

I had this happen to me with a car bought out of state with no title, learn, and keep that smile. Once done you will be glad everything was done right. You never know when getting insurance it will go smoothly because they did over and beyond to hold it back.

[@darrelldiaz]

Praying for a miracle bro! Hopefully, you can get everything done before you have to head back!

[@michaelrhodes6033]

Thanks for sharing.