I've owned one Standard airworthiness category glider and 5 Experimental. I
would not want other than Experimental simply for the lower maintenance
requirements. I don't mean shoddy maintenance - I simply mean that I can do
more and an A&P can complete the annual condition inspection. The program
letter is a bothersome requirement but trivial to execute. I keep a copy on
my computer and simply update it annually and email it to the FSDO. The
first time I had to do this, I called and spoke to a real person. He gave
me his email address and said to send the letter directly to him. He never
responds unless I ping him for confirmation, but I copy myself as proof that
it was sent. The wording says, in addition to planned events, that I can
fly anywhere while practicing for those events or for the OLC.


"Bill T" wrote in message
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I would not care about changing an experimental to LSA. AFAIK it would gain
you nothing. If the glider qualifies within the speed limitations of an LSA,
a glider rated LSA pilot can fly it. An aircraft does not have to be
registered as LSA for an LSA rated pilot to fly it.

Changing the program letter for a new location and region of flying is a
standard practice for the "newer" program letters. It may require a reissue
of the airworthy cert, I would keep it experimental for exhibition and
racing.

I'm not sure if what is listed on the TCDS may restrict how it is certified,
ruling out LSA.
BT