On Mar 22, 2:44*am, tienshanman tienshanman.
wrote:
Can anyone point me towards a good summary of the rules governing
experimental registration of an imported, self launching glider? What
is required to register and what you can and cannot do with it? Also,
are there any regulatory or real world problems regarding flying one
from a GA airport?

--
tienshanman

Download and read for comprehension the relevant parts (All and Group
I) of FAA Order 8130.2Fchg5 and the FAR parts it references, including
airspace classes. See FAA Order 5190.6B Chapter 14 to understand what
restrictions may be imposed at any particular airport and how those
restrictions may be imposed.

Talk with your FSDO or an appropriate DAR that's qualified for initial
foreign built glider certificates of airworthiness. You'll need a
condition inspection and may have to fly-off Phase I requirements
before entering Phase II operations.

Reserve an N-number.

Insure for value before shipping with a US underwriter. Shipping
insurance provided by the carrier is woefully inadequate.

My $.02,

Frank Whiteley