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Old July 16th 07, 11:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Mike Schumann
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Default FAA Powered Glider Definition

Does anyone have a citation to the FARs that defines what constitutes a
Powered Glider (vs. a conventional powered aircraft)?

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Old July 18th 07, 12:22 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Pat Russell
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Default FAA Powered Glider Definition

My understanding is that a powered glider is a glider. There is no
separate Category for gliders with powerplants.

"Self launch" is a launch method, like aerotow and ground launch.
There are rules regarding launch methods, but no separate definition
of powered gliders.

-Pat
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Old July 18th 07, 11:31 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ralph
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Default FAA Powered Glider Definition

Mike Schumann wrote Does anyone have a citation to the FARs that defines
what constitutes a Powered Glider (vs. a conventional powered aircraft)?



http://mysite.verizon.net/engreenwel...teria_2004.pdf


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Old July 19th 07, 03:11 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Frank Whiteley
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Default FAA Powered Glider Definition

On Jul 18, 5:22 am, Pat Russell wrote:
My understanding is that a powered glider is a glider. There is no
separate Category for gliders with powerplants.

"Self launch" is a launch method, like aerotow and ground launch.
There are rules regarding launch methods, but no separate definition
of powered gliders.

-Pat


You might read this
http://www.sonexaircraft.com/aircraf...efinition.html

Frank Whiteley

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Old July 20th 07, 06:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Pat Russell
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Default FAA Powered Glider Definition

Thanks.

I hate it when they put regulations in "advisory" circulars.

-Pat
 




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