SparrowHawk Question

[soarin]

When I read FAR Part 103 it says that ultralights must have a power
off stalling speed of no more than 24 knots.

When I go to the Windward Performance web page it shows the stall
speed of the SparrowHawk as 32 knots.

How can the SparrowHawk be flown as an ultralight in the U.S.?

[Steve Leonard[_2_]]

On Jul 26, 4:54*pm, soarin > wrote:
> When I read FAR Part 103 it says that ultralights must have a power
> off stalling speed of no more than 24 knots.
>
> When I go to the Windward Performance web page it shows the stall
> speed of the SparrowHawk as 32 knots.
>
> How can the SparrowHawk be flown as an ultralight in the U.S.?

Because the stall speed requirement only applies to POWERED
ultralights. No motor = no stall speed requirement. Read the reg
carefully. I think you will find there is only one requirement for
ultralight gliders.

Steve Leonard

[kd6veb]

Hi Gang
I can't be more emphatic than Steve's response. READ PART 103!!!! If
you do (and can speak English) it is 100% clear - not 99% clear. There
is no stall speed limitation on a non powered ultralight nor is there
any other speed limitation. Guys and gals read the FARs before you
post - please - please - please. Otherwise you are wasting our time!
Dave

PS Don't prompt me on LSA gliders. The FAA here went nuts. I spoke to
the FAA people who wrote the rules and they were embarrassed. Some
things defy reason.