John Hurst at the Lakeland sales office should be able to help with the
paperwork, including the bill of sale listing a kit motorglider. The DAR in
Lakeland has signed off several in Florida. My DAR in NY told me that the
fully feathering prop was enough of an indication for him as well.
Ira
On 3/10/02 3:21 PM, "Kevin Klinefelter" <kevann@gte.net> wrote:
> Ira thanks for that. So when I send in for reg.(N#) call it a glider not
> airplane. Has anyone taken this to the point of FAA inspection and
> airworthiness certificate?
>
> Kevin A211
> -----Original Message-----
> Behalf Of Ira Rampil
> Subject: Re: USA Builders-Motor Glider
>
> On 3/10/02 1:51 PM, "Kevin Klinefelter" <kevann@gte.net> wrote:
>
>> Shaun, Do you believe you will be able to register your Europa as a glider
>> with the short wings, before building the long wings?
>>
>> Getting a glider rating is not difficult. It is an add on to your private
>> and requires a check ride with an examiner but no written test.
>> I am a glider instructor as well as private SEL and hope to offer the
>> necessary instruction and endorsements to fellow Europa pilots when my kit
>> becomes plane. I better get back out there and sand!
>> Kevin A211
>>
>
>
> I have just registered my aircraft as a motorglider. All that was necessary
> according to the EAA interpretation of the FARs is "Intent to Glide." In my
> case a feathering prop was sufficient despite the temporary absence of the
> long wings.
>
> Ira A224
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