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Old July 28th 12, 07:40 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Mike the Strike
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After 9/11, restrictions were put into place against aircraft "loitering" near sensitive locations, including nuclear power plants. The FAA later issued a clarification that loitering restrictions did not apply to gliders (including presumably sailplanes, hang-gliders and para gliders). I have successfully loitered over one of the largest nuclear plants in the USA without any problems. Loitering over the USA/Mexico border is another matter!

Mike