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September 13th 05, 06:12 PM
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"Wayne Paul" wrote in message ... If my memory serves me correctly, the above requirement of wingspan ^2 divided by gross wt not to exceed 0.62 lbs is stated in the "Certification" limitations. It has been argued that this requirement doesn't apply to experimental air craft. If it did, "Space Ship One" would not be registered with the FAA as a glider. On the other side of the coin, the Windrose meets the requirement; however, you find cases where it has been registered as an "airplane". Communications with the owners revealed that this was done to avoid having to spend the time and money to get a glider rating. Wayne HP-14 N990 "6F" http://www.soaridaho.com/ I just notice that I have the numerator and denominator switched in the above post. Sorry about that! Wayne HP-14 N990 "6F" http://www.soaridaho.com/ 
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