"Jordan" wrote in message
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No idea. I only know the Canadian rules and I imagine the law's idea
of a raft is one that is certified fully functional. It would really
suck to go in the drink and not have it inflate for you.

It couldn't inflate less than not having carried one at all! I've
got some light jackets but never bothered with a raft. Flying
Cessnas and Pipers before, I considered that I'd never
actually get it out of the plane if I had to ditch. Now
however I've got a sliding canopy aeroplane, and I'd have a
better chance of getting it out. Still hadn't thought of buying
one (haven't made any over-water flights yet!) but if I can
get one for not much money then I might as well carry it on
the off chance I fly over water...

Paul