On Jan 13, 5:34*pm, wrote:
On Jan 12, 11:02*pm, shkdriver
wrote:

Anyone ever purchase a used glider with an experimental certificate,say
for example, an ASW 19b, and change to a standard certificate?
I understand that some gliders were imported and flown as
experimental such as jantars, due to govermental restrictions on
reciprocal airworthiness circumstance.
The ASW 19b has been given U.S. standard certificates.
Just wondering
Scott W.

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shkdriver

The question I would ask is why?
'19 is old enough that it would almost certainly have a permanent
Experimental C of A. Thus no need for program letters and such.
Condition inspection by A&P, IA not required.
I would be astonished if it would add any value.
Only reason I can think of might be a life insurance policy that says
- no experimental aircraft.
FWIW
UH

Thank you! I've been DYING to ask that very question. I'm a relative
noob in the arena of glider ownership. I've owned an experimental
since 2004, and can't for the life of me see any advantage to having a
type certificate.