I have my new Sparrow Hawk

then go tell my insurance company that I am wrong... if it doesn't have an
FAA document (certification) in the "aircraft" that says it's a "glider"..
I'm not towing it. It's an ultralight, and FAR91.311 says I can only tow
according to 91.309, and 91.309 says "glider", I can't tow ultralights.

BT

"ADP" wrote in message
...
It is always fascinating to me how people make up or interpret regulations
to fit their preconceived notions.

14 CFR 1 Definitions:

"Glider means a heavier-than-air aircraft, that is supported in flight by
the
dynamic reaction of the air against its lifting surfaces and whose free
flight does not depend principally on an engine."

It seems to me that any vehicle capable of carrying a person, regardless
of
weight,
that uses gravity as its principle means of staying aloft, meets the
definition of
a glider. I see no regulation that requires certification or that an
ultralight can
not also be a glider.

The original intent of the FARs was to be permissive rather than
restrictive.
Thus, if it is not specifically prohibited, it can be presumed, within
reason,
to be permitted.

So, Eric is right and Btiz is wrong.

Allan


"Eric Greenwell" wrote in message

BITZ
so would their policy be in force if an FAR is violated?

I can't find where the regulations says an aircraft has to be certified
to
be a glider. What is the CFR number for that? I mean, clearly it's a
glider, or is there a CFR that requires an aircraft to weight over 155
pounds before it's can qualify as a glider?

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Eric Greenwell
Washington State
USA