Chapter 6 of the FAA Glider Flying Handbook covers the assembly of a glider
and tools required. It was written by the FAA. It says nothing about an
inspection by anyone other than the pilot, after assembly and it is implicit
that only the pilot is responsible for inspection.

Likewise, the FAA conducts safety seminars which includes the installation
of wings and tail surfaces. If they could not be installed by the pilot,
they would not need to be covered.

Lastly, the Biennial Flight Review often includes assembly of the
sailplane - to assure that the pilot installs them safely.

The logic would be that if the sailplane is designed to have the wings and
tail come off in the ordinary operation of the sailplane, then it is part of
the normal operation and does not require any inspection.

Colin


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