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

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Mike Schumann



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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

> 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/engreenwell/ASA/Motorglider_criteria_2004.pdf

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/aircraft/motorgliderdefinition.html

Frank Whiteley

Thanks.

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

-Pat