I found the U.S. FAA's letter on the subject!
http://www.ssa.org/ListGovtNewsDetail.asp?Action=&id=15
I'm told some FAA inspectors inquired about this and they didn't know why
signoffs were exempt! Shows that some gliding nuances are not well know by
our regulators.
Jim
"Jim Newton" wrote in message
link.net...
Can anyone tell me where in the FAR's or other official documents, a
glider
pilot is allowed to assemble his glider without having a certified
aircraft
mechanic sign off in the log book?
Jim