Earlier, I wrote:

...To read the rule itself, see the Canadian version of JAR 22:

Let's try that link again, since it got broken in my first post:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/regserv...a_b.htm#522.25

Pared down to the relevant paragraphs, JAR 22.25(a)2 reads:

: 522.25 Weight Limits
:
: (a) Maximum weight. The maximum weight
: must be established so that it is:
:
: (2) Not less than the weight which
: results from the empty weight of
: the glider, plus a weight of occupant(s)
: and parachute(s) of 110 kg for a
: single seat glider or 180 kg for a
: two seat glider, plus the required
: minimum equipment, plus any expendable
: ballast and for a powered glider
: sufficient fuel for at least half
: an hour of flight at maximum continuous
: power.

Thanks again, and best regards to all

Bob K.
http://www.hpaircraft.com