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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