Also you need to check with the Gliding/Soaring governing body as to
registration procedures.
Here, in Australia, gliding is controlled by GFA, who loosely answer to CASA
(general aviation authorities).
GFA sets the rules for registration and operation of all gliders.
I'm not sure on the registration procedures but on the operation the
following applies.
1. Be a member of a gliding club and GFA (can't be a member of GFA with out
a club)
annual fees of $300 to $500.
[Done and still current, flying a comp this easter in a club glider
-) ]
2. Train up to a Sliver "C" badge. [Done]
3. Get an independent operators endorsement. [Done]
4. Get a "form 2" endorsement to be able to work on your aircraft. [75%
there]
(of which there are 3 levels)
I imagine that I couldn't build a motorglider in Australia without the "form
2" endorsement.
I gave up the dream of a motorglider because there is no club in my area and
it all got to difficult, tied up with red tape. So here I am with a KR2
operated as an ultralight, no red tape, in fact the AUF (Australian
Ultralight Federation) has made the transition from gliding simple and have
been very helpful.
One of the main uses for my KR2 will be transport to the nearest gliding
club, 500km away. :-)
Regards
Barry Kruyssen
Cairns, Australia
AUF 19-3873
k...@bigpond.com
http://users.tpg.com.au/barryk/KR2.htm
>
> Mark-- "what defines whether an aircraft is a motorglider or not?"
>
> Hey all. I looked into the motorglider option not long ago and found the
> following definition for a sailplane on the faa
> site:(http://www.faa.gov/certification/aircraft/) Hope it helps.
>
>
> a.. maximum seating capacity of 2
> b.. if unpowered, maximum weight of 1654 lbs (750 Kg)
> c.. if powered, maximum weight of 1874 lbs (850 Kg)
> d.. if powered, single spark or compression ignition engine
> e.. if powered, maximum weight to wing span squared of 0.62 lb/ft2 (3.0
> kg/m2)
