powered aircraft

powered aircraft
Aircraft having an engine or mechanical means of propulsion of some sort; not a mere glider. 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 1263. Any airplane other than a glider. Anno: 17 ALR2d 1067; 54 ALR2d 415.

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