Editing Motor glider (section)

==Licenses or certificates==
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[[File:fournier rf4d g-awgn motorglider arp.jpg|thumb|[[Fournier RF 4]]D in England (2009).]]
In Europe, powered gliders are categorized into gliders with retractable propellers/engines, which can be flown with an ordinary [[glider pilot license]] (GPL), and touring motor gliders (TMG), which require a license extension to the standard GPL. In the United Kingdom, where gliding is regulated by the [[British Gliding Association]], pilots of self-sustaining gliders, like those of pure gliders, do not have to be licensed with the [[United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority]].

In South Africa, Touring Motor Glider (TMG) is an independent National Pilots License category under Recreation Aviation, Part 62, subpart 17.

In the United States, a private glider pilot certificate allows the pilot to fly unpowered gliders, self-launching motor gliders (including touring motor gliders and gliders with retractable engines or propellers), and sustainer motor gliders.  An instructor must provide instruction and sign the logbook of the pilot to authorize the launch method, which may be by airplane towing, ground launch (winches, bungee, auto tow), or, in the case of a suitable motor glider, by self-launching. In the US, motor gliders are classified as gliders, and may be operated by a glider pilot without the medical certificate required to operate an airplane.

In the United States, a powered glider may be certified for up to two occupants, up to 850&nbsp;kg maximum weight, and with a maximum ratio of weight to wing span squared of 3&nbsp;kg/m<sup>2</sup>.<ref>{{Citation | url = http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/list/AC%2021.17-2A/$FILE/AC21-17-2a.pdf | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161228074512/http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/list/AC%252021.17%2D2A/%24FILE/AC21%2D17%2D2a.pdf | url-status = dead | archive-date = 28 December 2016 | publisher = FAA | title = Advisory circular | series = Regulatory & guidance library }}.</ref> Similar requirements exist in European JAA/EASA regulations, at a maximum weight of 750&nbsp;kg.

In Canada, a glider pilot license allows the pilot to fly unpowered gliders.  For self-launching motor gliders (including motor gliders and gliders with retractable engines or propellers), and sustainer motor gliders an aeroplane permit or licence is required.  An instructor must provide instruction and sign the logbook of the pilot to authorize the pilot to carry passengers.