T o d d P a t t i s t wrote:
"noel56z" wrote:

Here in Connecticut there is no safls or use tax on "used"
gliders/sailplanes w/o a motor. As soon as the tax folks pick up the
FAA registration record they send you a bill inquiry. We just return
the letter together with a signed statement the ship is used and never
hear from them again. Looks like the East coast has a more enlightened
tax approach.

Can you point to the applicable CT statute or regulation?


Unfortunately, CT fixed the loophole that let gliders slip by without
use tax a few years ago. It used to say 'airplane', they changed it to
say 'aircraft' including gliders. I was bitten by this when I bought
my glider.

You might be able to avoid use tax, if you never 'use' the aircraft in
CT.

Todd Smith
3S

Check the FAQ:
http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1510&q=300882&drsPNavCtr=|#40860

Or the statute (good luck)
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/pub/Chap219.htm