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Old February 28th 11, 02:13 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Darryl Ramm
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Default FES selflaunch

On Feb 27, 3:42*pm, Walt Connelly Walt.Connelly.
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silentpilot;763779 Wrote:

On Feb 27, 5:31*am, LimaZulu wrote:-
I would like to inform you that we made first self-launch with FES
installed on Silent 2 sailplane.
You can fiind video of this important moment
on:http://www.front-electric-sustainer.com
Regards,
Luka Znidarsic-


looks very interesting!!!!


While I am fascinated by the self launcher, the sustainer and the like,
I have long been curious as to why a glider with a motor doesn't require
an "airplane, single engine, land" license to fly. *Just curious. *

Walt

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Walt Connelly


Because its not a ASEL aircraft. What do you would think would happen
if you set loose a typical power pilot in a self launch motorglider?

Having a background with a power ticket can help a lot but so does
some common sense. The quality of checkouts for a self launch
endorsement vary, and especially if done in a touring style
motorglider need some thought in applciation to a single seater
retracting mast type self launcher with basic operation and emergency
procedures. The user community you often find around particular
motorglider types is a huge asset.

Darryl