Operations over water

Mxsmanic wrote in
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Gig 601XL Builder writes:

Mxsmanic wrote:
Where in the regulations can I find the requirements for operations
over water in light GA aircraft? I seem to recall there are
restrictions and equipment requirements, but I can't find them.

FAR Part 91 Sec. 91.509

Thanks. The liferaft must add a lot of weight.

I read a story about a French pilot who flew across the Channel with
he and his passengers actually wearing their lifejackets, but I don't
know if this was a specific requirement for France, or just an extra
precaution that he preferred, or what. It's only 20 miles across the
channel so apparently it wouldn't even be covered by 91.509.

You're an idiot.


Bertie