Definition
Glider means a heavier-than-air aircraft, that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its lifting surfaces and whose free flight does not depend principally on an engine.
Source: 14 CFR § 1.1 (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.309 — § 91.309 Towing: Gliders and unpowered ultralight vehicles.
- 14 CFR § 61.69 — § 61.69 — Glider and Ultralight Towing Requirements
- 14 CFR § 91.319 — § 91.319 Aircraft having experimental certificates: Operating limitations.
- 14 CFR § 91.327 — § 91.327 Aircraft issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category: Operating limitations.
- 14 CFR § 91.213 — § 91.213 Inoperative instruments and equipment.
- 14 CFR § 91.215 — § 91.215 ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment and use.
- 14 CFR § 91.225 — § 91.225 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment and use.
- 14 CFR § 91.113 — § 91.113 Right-of-way rules: Except water operations.
- 14 CFR § 61.49 — § 61.49 — Retesting After Failure
- 14 CFR § 61.56 — § 61.56 — Flight Review
10 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.