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Regs: Part 103 Glider

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Ethan2002

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Since (1), (2), (3), and (4) are subordinate to (e) not (d), there are no airspeed limitations on gliders.

Correct (their bold, my red)?

"Subpart A-General
103.1 Applicability ...
(d)
If unpowered, weighs less than 155 pounds; or
(e) If powered:
(1) Weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic situation;
(2) Has a fuel capacity not exceeding 5 U.S. gallons;
(3) Is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated airspeed at full power in level flight; and
(4) Has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated airspeed..."
 
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