"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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While the NTSB Safety Recommendation Letter dated March 31, 2008 seems
to be a request for the FAA to remove the glider exemption from the
regulation(s) regarding mandatory transponder operation, it does also
mention aircraft manufactured/certified without electrical systems.

One wonders why the NTSB would only "close the door" half way on this
issue.


Perhaps it is because the NTSB recognizes that aircraft
manufactured/certified without electrical systems are not operated in the
same manner as gliders and are thus not an issue.