Ultralight pilots
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Ultralight pilots
Just curious as to how many pilots of FAA legal ultalight aircraft we have here. I have a 1983 Quicksilver MX single place. It got a complete rebuild last year Put back to like new except for the pilot pod and brakes. Anyone else???.
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You do not have to be certified to fly, build or maintain them as long as they are legal ultralights under the FAA guidelines. Basically- one seat, no more than 5gals. of gas, flies no faster than 63mph, and weighs no more than 254lbs.dry.
There are only a few of the new ones that fit into this catagory, but you can pick up these old MX's fairly cheap on Barnstormers.com. these are by far one of the safest and easiest to fly.
There are only a few of the new ones that fit into this catagory, but you can pick up these old MX's fairly cheap on Barnstormers.com. these are by far one of the safest and easiest to fly.
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Originally Posted by llewsac
You do not have to be certified to fly, build or maintain them as long as they are legal ultralights under the FAA guidelines. Basically- one seat, no more than 5gals. of gas, flies no faster than 63mph, and weighs no more than 254lbs.dry.
There are only a few of the new ones that fit into this catagory, but you can pick up these old MX's fairly cheap on Barnstormers.com. these are by far one of the safest and easiest to fly.
There are only a few of the new ones that fit into this catagory, but you can pick up these old MX's fairly cheap on Barnstormers.com. these are by far one of the safest and easiest to fly.
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The 2-seat ultralight "trainers" which were only questionably legal are now in a transition to Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA). Current owners and pilots have less than one year now to become legal under the new regulations. You will not need an FAA medical to fly, but will need to be licensed as a Sport Pilot. An A&P IA is not reqired for annual inpections, but an E-LSA Repairman Certificate (16hr course) will be required.
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Originally Posted by llewsac
These are meant fo low,slow, bugs in your teeth fun flying. Flying in wind over about 15mph. is going to take all the fun out of it.
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Dont fly one but there is a guy here in my town that does fly a single seater and offers rides in a dual. These to snowbirds and anyone else interested. Been doing this for years. My husband occasionally asks if I might be interested in going up in it.
Nope (there was one accident early last year....passenger was fine but pilot suffered a broken leg.)
Nope (there was one accident early last year....passenger was fine but pilot suffered a broken leg.)
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Not sure about US air space (FAA), But in Canadian to legally fly a Basic (BULA) or Advanced (AULA) Ultralight you need a valid Pilot Permit.
CARS Requirements :
- be at least 16 yrs of age (14 for a student permit)
- have a Class 4 medical - declared
- take a Transport Canada approved ground school
- take a Transport Canada written test, ULTRA (Air Regulations, Procedures, etc.)
- have a total of 10 hours flying time, including not less than 5 hours dual instruction and 2 hours solo flying
- flight time to include 30 takeoffs, circuits, and landings, 10 as sole occupant of the plane.
In Canada if you hold a Valid PPL-A or RPP permit it's good for Basic or Advanced Ultralight.
I have thought about buying an Ultralight or Powered Parachute, I have 2 hours instructed PPL-A training wanted to get VFR VFR-OTT then IFR endorsements , but finacial issues kiboshed that deal awhile back. still going to finish my PPL-A VFR ... when i get the money to do it..
CARS Requirements :
- be at least 16 yrs of age (14 for a student permit)
- have a Class 4 medical - declared
- take a Transport Canada approved ground school
- take a Transport Canada written test, ULTRA (Air Regulations, Procedures, etc.)
- have a total of 10 hours flying time, including not less than 5 hours dual instruction and 2 hours solo flying
- flight time to include 30 takeoffs, circuits, and landings, 10 as sole occupant of the plane.
In Canada if you hold a Valid PPL-A or RPP permit it's good for Basic or Advanced Ultralight.
I have thought about buying an Ultralight or Powered Parachute, I have 2 hours instructed PPL-A training wanted to get VFR VFR-OTT then IFR endorsements , but finacial issues kiboshed that deal awhile back. still going to finish my PPL-A VFR ... when i get the money to do it..
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