On Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 2:19:37 AM UTC-7, wrote:
On Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 8:35:23 PM UTC-7, Eric Greenwell wrote:
Stephen Szikora wrote on 8/15/2020 5:19 PM:
Well, it was a glider once the engine stopped.

Nope! It was still an airplane, even though it was gliding, just as motorgliders
don't become airplanes when the engine is running; otherwise; you'd need a glider
license AND an SEL license to fly it :^)

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- "A Guide to Self-Launching Sailplane Operation"
https://sites.google.com/site/motorg...ad-the-guide-1
That's what the FAA say, but that doesn't mean it makes sense.

Transport Canada have a more sensible attitude.
A motor is considered an alternative launch method.
You need a GPL and endorsement from an instructor
with SLS experience.
JMF