"Vaughn Simon" wrote in message
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OK Scott, strictly in the interest of getting this thing right, I
honestly
don't want to get anybody's dander up.

Vaughn. FAR Part 1 defines Aircraft. Further study will show that all
classes of Aircraft are certified.

Further study where? Can you give us a reference?


Hi Vaughn.
Lets try this. I hope it helps......

The FAA sees 2 things in the air. Aircraft and Ultralight vehicles.

Far 103 defines ultralights

Far 91.1 says that part 91 covers operations of AIRCRAFT and specifically
excludes part 103 vehicles.

FAR 91.203 says no aircraft may be operated unless it has a current
airworthiness certificate and is registered.

FAR 91.309 says that weak links and tow ropes are specified by the maximum
certificated operating weight
of the glider. (This data is found on the airworthiness certificate)

91.309 says that ONLY GLIDERS (aircraft conforming to part 91 including
registration and certification requirements)
may be towed.

91.311 says that anything else to be towed (undefined stuff like banners,
ultralights, barges) by an aircraft
may only be done by waiver from the administrator.


I hope this makes it clear that a Sparrowhawk, operating under part 103,
does not fall under 91.309,
but instead falls under 91.311 REQUIRING a waiver to tow.

Sparrowhawks operating under part 91, may be towed just like any other
glider.

Scott.