For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AIRCRAFT. A vehicle for traveling through air, which is not either an UNPOWERED VEHICLE or POWERED VEHICLE as defined in this section.
POWERED VEHICLES. A powered ultra-light which has a maximum empty weight of 254 pounds; has a maximum fuel capacity of five U.S. gallons; is capable of less than 55 knots airspeed at full power in level flight; and has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots (see FAA Advisory Circulars, AC 103-7).
UNPOWERED VEHICLES. An unpowered ultra-light under 155 pounds. Balloons and gliders are UNPOWERED VEHICLES (see FAA AC 103-7).
(Prior Code, § 22-180)