Mxsmanic wrote:

Gig 601XL Builder writes:


Mxsmanic wrote:

Where in the regulations can I find the requirements for operations
over water in light GA aircraft? I seem to recall there are
restrictions and equipment requirements, but I can't find them.

FAR Part 91 Sec. 91.509


Thanks. The liferaft must add a lot of weight.

I read a story about a French pilot who flew across the Channel with he and
his passengers actually wearing their lifejackets, but I don't know if this
was a specific requirement for France, or just an extra precaution that he
preferred, or what. It's only 20 miles across the channel so apparently it
wouldn't even be covered by 91.509.


That would give me some concern if my pilot handed me a lifejacket
and asked me to put it on.