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Subject: Re: USA Builders-Motor Glider
From: Fred Fillinger <fillinger@ameritech.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 13:10:58
Chris Davis wrote:
> 
> Fred according to that formula we are aloud amax weight of 1369.58 lbs?
> chris

> > I just located FAA's definition of powered glider.  Max weight divided
> > by wing span squared cannot exceed .62lb/ft
2.  Advisory Circular
> > 21.17-2A.
> >
> > Fred F.

I've been informed wingspan has been lengthened enough to comply.  Put
a square in the formula, and it's a matter of just inches.  Like some
things in life - football, or...better not go there.

Best,
Fred F.


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