Often on the net the question is asked "can the KR qualify as light
sport"? Another option might be "self-launching motor glider".
Here are the requirements.
( The FAA policy staff has confirmed to EAA that the previously
referenced advisory circular, AC 21.17-2, remains valid guidance despite
it not being referenced in the order. They are considering adding the
reference back in the next revision.
AC 21.17-2 defines a self-launching glider as:
a) The number of occupants does not exceed two
b) Maximum weight does not exceed 850 kg (1874 pounds), and
c) The maximum weight to wing span squared (w/b2) does not exceed 3.0
kg/m2 (0.62 lb./ft.2) )
Does anyone know, is maximum weight the maximum T.O. weight with pilot /
passenger or the empty weight of the aircraft? If "empty weight" then
a KR1 with a 25' wingspan would be 625 pounds, an easy mark to hit. If
"maximum T.O. weight then a 500 pound KR1 with 28' span, a 200 pound
pilot, and 14 gallon of fuel would be legal. Huummmmmmm..................
Isn't the medical requirement for "self-launching motor glider" just a
drivers license?
Larry Flesner
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