Another water landing?

Does anyone know more?

https://www.boston.com/news/local-ne...-winnipesaukee

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 8:28:39 PM UTC-4, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
Does anyone know more?

https://www.boston.com/news/local-ne...-winnipesaukee

Sounds more like an ultralight that is being misreported as a glider.

"The glider was about 1,000 feet above the bay when the engine stopped."

A quick search brought up another article that is a bit clearer.

https://patch.com/new-hampshire/conc...escued-boaters

"NH Marine Patrol Officers learned that the ultralight was approximately 1,000 feet above the bay when the engine stopped."

PA

Originally Posted by Andrzej Kobus

Does anyone know more?

https://www.boston.com/news/local-ne...-winnipesaukee

https://www.newscentermaine.com/vide...8-d2b9f8622326

Ultralight seaplane ? Sank in 60' of water. Sailplane would have floated .

Well, it was a glider once the engine stopped.

Ultralight seaplane ? Sank in 60' of water. Sailplane would have floated

If you have to pronounce the name of the lake on the 911 call, you're sunk.

lake-winnipesaukee

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

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 :^)

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to email me)
- "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.

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 :^)

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to email me)
- "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

john firth wrote on 8/16/2020 8:10 AM:
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 :^)

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to email me)
- "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

It's the same in the US.

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to email me)
- "A Guide to Self-Launching Sailplane Operation"
https://sites.google.com/site/motorg...ad-the-guide-1

On Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 10:55:16 AM UTC-7, Eric Greenwell wrote:
john firth wrote on 8/16/2020 8:10 AM:
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 :^)

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to email me)
- "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

It's the same in the US.

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to email me)
- "A Guide to Self-Launching Sailplane Operation"
https://sites.google.com/site/motorg...ad-the-guide-1

In the US, a checkride is required in a 2-seat motorglider, even if the applicant has Glider and SEL ratings. That, in my opinion, makes no sense.