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From: dave@quest.UUCP (dave)
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Re: Re: Homebuilts
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Date: Fri, 22-Nov-85 07:34:33 EST
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> 
>  I realise this is a very silly question... But supposing you had already 
>  built a high-altitude pressurised aircraft, under the homebuilt rules.
>  Is it legally possible to convert it into a spacecraft ( orbiter ),
>  assuming that you had a compact powerplant capable of such a feat?
>  Could you legally fly it ( ie, would IFR/jet rating for a private jet
>  be sufficient )?

You might have trouble avoiding flying over cities. :-)
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