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(a) Notwithstanding rule 91.229(b), the pilot of a glider soaring on a ridge, where the ridge is to the right of the glider, is not required to turn right when approaching another glider head on.
(b) Notwithstanding rule 91.229(d), the pilot of a glider overtaking another glider soaring on a ridge must pass on the ridge side of the glider being overtaken.
(c) Notwithstanding rule 91.229(f), where two gliders are on final landing approach, the pilot of the higher performance glider must give way to the lower performance glider.
Notwithstanding rule 91.301, the pilot of a glider may fly in IMC without complying with subpart F of Part 91, if the flight is conducted within—
(1) a restricted area designated for cloud flying; or
(2) Class G airspace and the pilot confirms with the appropriate ATS unit at intervals not exceeding 15 minutes that there is no known IFR traffic in or near the proposed area of cloud flying.
Notwithstanding rule 91.301(a)(2), the pilot of a glider, above an altitude of 3000 feet and above a height of 1000 feet, but below an altitude of 11 000 feet, must fly no closer than 500 feet below cloud within Class E or G airspace.
The requirements of rule 91.305(a) do not apply to the pilot of a glider.
Notwithstanding rule 91.311(a)(2), the pilot of a glider may operate the glider below a height of 500 feet above the surface—
(1) for ridge soaring, if the flight does not create a hazard to a person or property on the ground; or
(2) if a gliding instructor is conducting launch failure training.
Notwithstanding rule 91.313, the pilot of a glider is not required to maintain the cruising altitude or flight level for their magnetic track.
