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Abqflier,
what is your glider classed as I.E a powerd plane or a SLMG ? only asking as in the UK all model planes EXEPT GLIDERS have to go through the 20KG scheme
i have a turbine powered ASK 21 model that is 21Kg but the LMA are saying i can not fly it because it is a powered plane not a self launching motor glider, whats your thoughts.
My glider uses 2 model turbine engines (45 lb thrust each), but it's full scale and I'm in it! It has an empty weight of 390 lb. and a takeoff weight of 660 lb. (That's 180 for me , 15 for parachute, 60 for fuel, 10 for wingtip pyro.)
If it helps your cause any, the FAA calls mine a motorglider. No power license, type rating or multi-engine rating required.
I think I've seen photos of your ASK. Do you have an augmenter tube on the engine?