CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 2 - AIRWORTHINESS SERIES 'O' PART VI 14TH JULY, 1993

Subject : 1.

EFFECTIVE : FORTHWITH
Hang Gliders and

Registration, Airworthiness and Operation of Powered Hang Gliders.

SCOPE:

This part of the Civil Airworthiness Requirements provides information and guidance for operation of hang gliders concerning their registration, airworthiness and operation. 2. APPLICABILITY:

For the purpose of the CAR, a hang glider & powered hang glider is a vehicle that 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 Is used or intended to be used for manual operation in the air by a single occupant/ double occupant. Is used or intended to be used for recreation, sport, or any other purpose approved by DGCA in writing. If unpowered weighs less than 150 Kgs. (AUW) or If powered :

(1) The maximum AUW should be less than 275 kgs.for a single seater hang glider. (2) The maximum AUW should be less than 375 kgs. for a double seater hang glider. (3) Is not capable of more than 70 knots calibrated air speed at full power in level flight, and (4) Has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 30 knots calibrated air speed. 3. 3.1 DEFINITION : "Acrobatic flight" means maneuvers intentionally performed by an aircraft involving an abrupt change in its attitude, an abnormal attitude or abnormal variation in speed. "Airport Control Towers" are established to provide Air Traffic Control (ATC) services to airport traffic. "Air Traffic Control Clearance" means authorisation by an Air Traffic Control unit for an aircraft to proceed

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within controlled airspace under specified conditions. 3.4 3.5 3.6 4. 4.1 "Controlled Airport" means an airport at which an Air Traffic Control unit is provided. Controlled airspace" means an airspace which Air Traffic Control service is provided. of defined dimensions within

Permit to Fly" in relation to hang glider means a document issued by the DGCA authorising the flight of a hang glider. REGISTRATION : All civil hang glider imported into the country or manufactured in India shall be registered in the Civil Register and a Certificate of Registration in respect thereof shall be issued. Application for registration of hang gliders should be made to the DGCA on the prescribed form (CA-28) and shall be accompanied by document given in Annex I. The registration marking as assigned be painted on the keel of the wing and also on the side of the trike , if possible. If the hang glider does not permit prominent display of the registration marking approval of DGCA to affix the registration markings else where on the structure shall be necessary.

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4.4

The owner of the hang glider shall ensure that the registration markings are displayed in large and capital Roman letters without ornamentation in a colour in contrast with the background. Each hang glider registered shall carry an identification stainless steel plate showing the registration markings, manufacturers name, glider serial number, and name and address of the registered owner. Such identification plate shall be affixed on the hang glider at a convenient place in order to afford readability when the hang glider is stationary. AIRWORTHINESS : Certification of the design and manufacturing standards of hang gliders, or their parts and equipment are not required to meet the airworthiness standards specified for aircraft. A type certificate thereof and consequently Certificate of Airworthiness shall not be issued in respect of hang gliders. Notwithstanding the above, the design requirements for hang gliders acceptable to DGCA may be followed for operators and manufacturers for safe operation.

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The prospective manufacturer shall intimate DGCA, the

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procedure he wishes to adopt for the manufacture. 5.3 For series production, the manufacturer shall apply to the DGCA for approval as required under CAR Series 'E'. For amateur built hang gliders, the approval shall not be necessary. However, DGCA shall be kept informed of such activity. The DGCA may inspect the manufacturing process and subject the product (hang glider) to such ground and flight tests as may be considered necessary. After manufacture, each hang glider shall be weighed. A weight report shall be prepared and delivered with each hang glider. Before delivery each hang glider shall be tested on ground and in flight. A flight test schedule/report covering ground and flight tests to which the hang glider has been subjected shall be prepared by the manufacturer and delivered with each hang glider produced. Users manual and maintenance manual shall be prepared by the manufacturer and copies of the same shall be submitted to the DGCA alongwith application for approval of the firm. (Annex IV) The manufacturer shall deliver with each hang glider a Certificate of Compliance as per Annex VI that the hang glider has been produced using standard aeronautical processes. Such Compliance Certificate shall certify that the hang glider is safe for its intended operations. Production of Certificate of Compliance shall be a pre-requisite for the issue of a Permit to Fly for the hang glider. The manufacturer shall maintain a complete record for all hang gliders produced and file particulars of these, to whom sold and shall produce the record on request for scrutiny by the DGCA. A permanent placard should be affixed on the hang gliders in full view of the occupants and should be worded as : "The hang glider has not been certificated to an international airworthiness requirement." The operator shall maintain the General log-books and documents for engines and airframe of hang gliders. PERMIT TO FLY : Pursuant to provision of Rule 15 and Rule 49 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, DGCA may issue a "Permit To Fly" in respect of the hang glider in lieu of Type Certificate and Certificate of Airworthiness. Such permit shall authorise the operator

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to fly the specified hang glider within the Union Territory of India without Certificate of Airworthiness subject to conditions given therein. 6.2 The "Permit to Fly" shall be valid for one year unless canceled or withdrawn by the DGCA. The permit may be renewed for a further period of one year at a time, by the DGCA representatives on the recommendation of a licenced AME or by a person authorised by DGCA. Non-conformity of the conditions of the permit or of the instructions specified in the Users manual shall lead to suspension of the validity of the permit. The application of the "Permit to Fly" shall be made in the prescribed proforma given in the Annex I. MAINTENANCE : The manufacturer shall develop a satisfactory maintenance program to ensure continued airworthiness of the hang glider and deliver the same with every hang glider produced. In the case of powered hang gliders, the manufacturer shall also specify the overhaul life (TBO) of the engine, propeller, instruments and advise the operators about the organizations which may be approached for the overhaul or other major maintenance. The manufacturer shall also be responsible for issuance of any modifications to the hang glider to improve its safety of operations. For this purpose the manufacturer may provide kits and drawings so that the operators can carry out the modifications. The routine maintenance of the hang glider/ powered hang glider in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions shall be the responsibility of the operator. The operator shall also be responsible for embodiment of modifications in accordance with the plan prescribed by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer is not existing, the modifications desired by the user shall be approved by the DGCA. The pilot shall be responsible for carrying out the pre-flight inspections and the next higher inspections upto the 50 hour schedule, and not fly the hang glider in case any abnormality is noticed. After every flight the pilot shall record in the log book any defects noticed during the flight. Before undertaking any flight the pilot shall ensure that the defects recorded in the log book have been attended to and rectified and that the hang glider is safe to undertake the flight. The higher than 50 hours inspection schedules and overhaul of the powered hang glider, engine and its components shall be carried out by persons authorized by the DGCA. All such persons shall be trained at the manufacturer site prior to

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A log book shall be maintained by the operator in order to keep a record of the flying, modifications and repair work carried out on the hang glider. All columns of the log book should be filled up by the pilot and signed by him after every flight. Notwithstanding the above it is the responsibility of the operator to maintain his hang glider in a satisfactory manner so as to see that no unsafe condition exists therein. SECURITY ASPECTS : The hang glider shall not be sold or disposed off in any way to any person or firm without production of a certificate from DGCA. The certificate shall be granted by DGCA after verifying the antecedents of the prospective buyers through the local police authorities. Before registration of hang glider in the name of any person or firm full particulars thereof shall be obtained in the prescribed proforma and security vetting thereof shall be completed. One time security clearance of the manufacturer, owner, operator shall be obtained from the local police authorities before initial commencement of the operations. The hang glider shall not be flown over the entire air space over the territory of Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir and areas falling within 50 Km from international borders. (The sea coast line will be considered as Indian International border in addition to geographical international border). The hang glider shall also not be flown over an assembly of persons or over congested areas or restricted areas including cantonment areas, defence installations etc., unless prior permission in writing is obtained from appropriate authorities. The restricted areas shall be notified by the DGCA from time to time in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs. The owner/operator shall be responsible for the safe custody, security and access control of the hang glider. Normal security measures shall be ensured at the place of operation before each flight. No remote sensing appurtenances except those required operation of the hang glider shall be carried in the hang glider. for the safe

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The hang glider shall be parked at the registered address at places where the owner wishes to fly. Severe penalties/ action will be taken against the

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The proforma for furnishing particulars for applicants is given in Annex II. 9. 9.1 OPERATING RULES :

the

security clearance of the

No person shall carry a passenger for hire and reward in a hang glider or powered hang glider. However wherever there is a provision for two occupants, one person could be carried for purpose of training, or sports / recreation etc. No person shall operate a hang glider or a powered hang glider except in accordance with Visual Flight Rules. No person shall operate a hang glider at night. A hang glider shall not enter any controlled airspace unless it is a control zone and the appropriate permission and clearance has been obtained. Except as authorized above no person shall operate a hang glider a) b) within five nautical miles from the center of any airport. in controlled airspace.

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9.5

A person may operate a hang glider or a powered hang glider a) only after getting requisite clearance from local ATC authorities who shall assign the area/ time of operation. However for crosscountry flight the operator shall file the appropriate flight plan in writing to the ATC authorities.

9.6

No person shall operate hang glider unless each occupant is secured by a suitable restraining means attached to the primary structure of the hang glider to prevent accidental egress from the hang glider. No person shall operate a hang glider unless the occupant protective helmet. is wearing a

9.7 9.8

No person shall fly a powered hang glider without being authorised by a DGCA approved examiner/ instructor. The examiner/ instructor shall be a person who has done 25 hours on hang glider and has atleast 10 hour on dual machine. Such approved examiner/ instructor shall check out and authorize other persons to fly. Hang glider need not be equipped with an Emergency Locator Transmitter. Hang gliders instruments are exempt from any as specified in CAR Series 'I' Part II. However, it VFR is

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suggested that altimeter, airspeed indicator, and RPM installed for safe operation. 9.11 9.12 9.13

Hang glider pilots are not exempted from having RTR operating radio telephony apparatus, if installed.

No hang glider shall be flown in any acrobatic flight, unless certified as such. Person conducting test flights of a hang glider should a) b) c) conduct the test over an unpopulated area and in airspace. keep a continuous lookout; and stay well clear of cloud. clear

9.14 9.15

An ATC clearance is required to operate a hang glider within five nautical miles of a controlled airport or within associated control zone. It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that prior to takeoff (a) the hang glider is safe for intended operation; and (b) weight of the fully loaded hang glider is within limits.

10.

After gaining sufficient experience and the number of Hang Gliders increased, Director General of Civil Aviation may delegate the entire control of operation and registration etc. to a society of such hang Glider operators. Details of such societies etc. will be intimated in due course. Operators are advised to form such a society with one or two AMEs or pilots as member. DGCA will encourage all such activities.

Sd/( R.C. Gupta ) Director of Airworthiness For Director General of Civil Aviation

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SECTION 2 AIRWORTHINESS 14TH JULY, 1993 ANNEX I

APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF PERMIT TO FLY FOR HANG GLIDER GOVERNMENT OF INDIA This form when completed, should be forwarded to the Director General of Civil Aviation, DGCA Complex, Opp. Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi and must be accompanied by the documents specified below. ----------------------------------------------------------------1. Name of owner : 2. Address (in full) :

3. Nationality :

4. Name and address of applicant : (To be completed in cases in which the applicant is not the owner of the hang glider). 5. Constructor of hang glider : 6. Nationality & Registration Marks: 7. Description of hang glider: (a) Type (Name & Description) (b) Constructor's No. (c) Type of engine (d) Maximum number of persons to be carried including crew (e) Maximum All Up Weight (Kg.) (f) Wing Area (Sq. Meters) 8. Area of operation of hang glider as cleared by NAA/appropriate ATC authority :

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SERIES O PART VI 9. Name and Licence Nos. of pilots who may fly this hang glider : (for powered hang gliders only) 10. Purpose for which the hang glider may fly :

SECTION 2 AIRWORTHINESS 14TH JULY, 1993

I hereby declare that the above particulars are true in every respect. I am aware of the rules and regulations promulgated by the DGCA for the operation and maintenance of hang glider and undertake to abide by them.

Date Place

Signature of the Applicant

Documents which must accompany an application for the issue of a Permit to Fly for the hang glider.

1. Certificate of Erection signed by pilot or authorised person holding current Indian A.M.E. Licence in Category 'A' confirming that hang glider has been assembled as per manufacturer's instructions. 2. Certificate of Flying Test signed by a pilot specially authorised by DGCA, quoting DGCA authorization number and date. 3. Document certifying the clearance of area of operation from NAA/appropriate ATC authority. 4. Operator's hand book or hang glider flight manual.

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PROFORMA DETAILING PARTICULARS FOR VERIFICATION OF APPLICANT FOR MANUFACTURE, PURCHASE, REGISTRATION AND OPERATION OF HANG GLIDER -----------------------------------------------------------------WARNING : SUPPRESSION OF MATERIAL OR FACTUAL INFORMATION IN THIS FORM SHALL BE A DISQUALIFICATION. 1. (a) Name of Applicant in full (in block letters) Surname Name Aliases, if any

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(b) Parentage : Surname Name Aliases, if any

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. Present address in full, including Police Station: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. (a) Permanent address in full, including Police Station: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(b) If originally a resident of a country other than India, address in that country and the date of migration to India: 4. Nationality : 5. Date and place of birth, with full address:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6. Profession/occupation after the age of 18 years :

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7. Particulars of places, with full address, where the applicant has resided for more than a year during the preceding ten years:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8. (a) Particulars of relatives - Indian and non-Indians working in foreign Missions, foreign organizations including foreign concerns, with full details :

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(b) Particulars of relatives living abroad with their full address:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9. Is the applicant or any of his relatives a member of social or cultural organization which is associated with or assisted by a foreign Mission or organization?

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10. Has the applicant visited a foreign country recently? If so, details thereof:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11. Has the applicant ever been arrested, prosecuted, kept under detention, or convicted by a court? Give details :

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Certified that the information furnished in this proforma is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am aware that furnishing of wrong information or suppression of factual or material information will disentitle me from grant of the licence/permit.

Date:

Signature of the Applicant.

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION OF HANG GLIDER 1. Registration fee of Rs.100 in the form of a bank draft or to Central Pay and Accounts Office, DGCA, New Delhi. 2. Application for registration duly filled (form CA-28). 3. User's manual 4. Maintenance manual 5. An undertaking to the effect that the owner and operator shall be fully responsible for the safe custody, security and access control of the hang glider. 6. Test reports for flight and ground tests to which the hang glider conforms. 7. Weight and balance report 8. Compliance certificate of the manufacturer certifying that the hang glider has been manufactured following the standard aeronautical manufacturing processes (not required for experimental hang glider.) IPO payable

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SECTION 2 AIRWORTHINESS 14TH JULY, 1993 ANNEX IV

USER'S MANUAL (OPERATOR'S HAND-BOOK)

The user's manual is mandatory for all hang glider of series production. The manual should contain clear and precise instructions which should be clearly followed by the user. In general, the manual should contain description about the following: 1. All necessary details on the operation of the hang glider and its equipment and information regarding the performance, maneuverability and stability of the hang glider. 2. Specific operating conditions and the associated limits for the hang glider without giving consideration to the type or the runway to be used for the operation. 3. In general, the user's manual should contain paragraphs as per guidelines given below: 3.1 Weight Limitations 3.1.1 Empty Weight : It is the weight of the aircraft structure excluding the weight of all removable equipment and usable fuel and oil quantities but including fuel and oil quantities both trapped and unusable. 3.2.1 Maximum All Up Weight : It is the maximum weight to which the aircraft has been subjected during flight tests and ground tests. The Max. AUW should be laid down in a way that it is higher than the aircraft empty weight together with full fuel and oil tanks and 75 kgs. for each occupant seat. 3.2 Maximum Weight Performance 3.2.1 Stalling Speed : It is the minimum speed at which level flight can be maintained. 3.2.2 Take off - Take off run - Take off distance (to clear 15 m obstacle) 3.2.3 Climb - Take off climb 3.2.4 Landing - Landing distance (from 15 m obstacle) - Landing roll

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3.2.5 Speed associated with maximum aerodynamic efficiency. 3.3 Maneuverability and Stability 3.3.1 Behavior of the aircraft with respect to weight 3.3.2 Specific headwind/crosswind limits for takeoff and landing. 3.4 Structure 3.4.1 Load factors - negative -positive 3.4.2 Maximum Load - on the movable surface - on the flying controls 3.5 Engine and Propeller - engine maximum power - duration of maximum power - propeller maximum power - reduction type and ratio of reduction. 3.6 Assembly and Disassembly procedures 3.7 List of controls and specific operating instructions for each item. 3.8 Fuel 3.9 List of equipment and instruments including radio and specific instructions for the user on these items. 3.10 Optional equipment : - List of optional equipment - Effect of assembly of optional equipment on the limitations indicated in the manual and associated instructions for use. 3.11 Emergency procedures. ---

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SECTION 2 AIRWORTHINESS 14TH JULY, 1993 ANNEX V

FLYING TESTS AND GROUND TESTS 1. The components concerned with airworthiness and relevant to safety should be tested by a series of flying tests and ground tests. The program of tests should be mentioned in the Test documents required for registration of the hang glider. The manufacturer should furnish these documents to the user. 2. The minimum test program should comprise of the following:

2.1 Flying tests for determining (a) Maximum weight performance described in the user's manual (b) Maneuverability and stability of aircraft in relation to its weight during the following phases of flight: -take-off and landing (with and without power) -climb -level flying -dive 2.2 Ground tests for determining the technical characteristics of materials used in bending, tension, torsion loads and the scatter factor/margins chosen for taking into account the variation in material characteristics. 2.3 Flying tests or bench tests for determining the behavior chosen for a fixed period of utilization. of the engine

3. The manufacturer shall be responsible for the execution of the test flight program. In case of a hang glider imported into India, the owner shall be responsible for conducting the test flights by qualified pilots. 3.1 All test results should be compiled in a statement stating the date and place of the tests carried out alongwith the parameters which influenced the results. ---

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SECTION 2 AIRWORTHINESS 14TH JULY, 1993 ANNEX VI

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE FOR HANG GLIDER REGN. MARKING VT1. Type of hang glider 2. Manufacturer 3. Empty weight with equipment 4. Maximum all up weight 5. Accommodation (crew + passenger) 6. Engine Type 7. Manufacturer of the engine 8. Power rating 9. Wing Area 10. Span I hereby certify that the above hang glider has been manufactured accordance with the standards of airworthiness. in ONE/TWO

I also certify that the flying and ground testing of the hang glider has been carried out in accordance with Civil Aviation Requirements Section 2 Series 'O' Part VI and the hang glider is declared safe for its intended operations.

Authorised Signatory on behalf of the manufacturer Date: Place:

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DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION PERMIT TO

FLY

_________________________________________________________________ Classification : Purpose for which the aircraft may fly : HANG GLIDER

RECREATION AND SPORTS FLIGHTS

Documents associated with this permit : Operator's Hand Book Owner of the aircraft : Operator of the aircraft : ___________________________________________________________________________ Engine Type (for powered hang glider): Maximum number of occupants authorised to be carried (including crew) : ___________________________________________________________________________ Under the powers delegated to me under the proviso to Rule 15 of the Aircraft rules, I hereby exempt the above mentioned hang glider to fly without the valid certificate of airworthiness being in force in respect thereof. This permit is subject to the conditions shown overleaf and can be withdrawn at any time by the DGCA in the event of violation of the conditions of operation. Authorised Signatory on behalf of the DGCA. Dated _____________________________________________________________________________

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