Category Archives: Ultralight Aircraft

03.09.21
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5 Ways You Too Can Fly An Ultralight Aircraft!

Unfortunately, not everyone can manage to spend so much when it is only for hobbies and leisure. But this isn’t a reason to forfeit your dream of flying an ultralight airplane. There are other options for you to experience this awesome activity even without owning an ultralight airplane.

Ultra Light Enthusiast Money Saving Options

1. Purchasing a Share

This is a really popular option for pilots of light planes and light-sport aircraft. Usually, 3, 4, or 6 people purchase one airplane and share the purchase price and the continuing costs. This option can drastically lower the costs of having an ultralight aircraft. You won’t have it all, but you still will have the ability to fly regularly and enjoy it.

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04.23.19
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How To Get Started Flying Ultralight Aircrafts

Ultralight flying signifies one of the fastest and surest ways to experience the joys of aviation. From powered-parachutes and trikes to conventional fixed wings and even rotorcraft and amphibians, ultralights are enjoyable, exciting, and typically, remarkably affordable. Flying ultralights isn’t a step-down or up, however, a step into a totally different and thrilling sector of the flying community.

In the U.S., Flying an ultralight does not need a medical certification or license of any type or a permit, providing the aircraft in compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulation called Part 103. Part 103 defines an ultralight as an aircraft that meets the following criteria: Continue reading →

02.16.17
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Are Ultralight Aircrafts Safe to Fly?

To the untrained eye, ultralight aircraft, with their small body and minimal construction can seem like a dangerous option for pilots.  There are plenty of scary stories about how these seemingly flimsy planes are deathtraps that all respectable pilots should avoid.

However, many experienced fliers insist that these machines don’t deserve their bad reputation as a dangerous craft. Many are eager to highlight that any blame for accidents lies with the pilot, not the plane. Continue reading →

01.16.17
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Here is the List of Popular Ultralight Aircraft

Popular Ultralight Aircraft

A microlight is a type of an aircraft designed to carry not more than two persons. Although the operating weight and speed differ depending on countries, the maximum take-off operating limit is 450kg in Europe.

There are several aircraft which qualifies as ultralights and this depends on their constructional design. In fact, with the advancement in technology, an ultra-light drone has recently been developed with a fixed wing and with a digitally stabilized HD camera. Keep on reading!

11.02.16
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Keep These 5 Things in Mind Before Flying an Ultralight Aircraft

Flying an Ultralight

Ultralight flying is arguably the most growing segment of aviation in Europe. This is so because of the low cost as compared to other types of aircraft.

In fact, basic ultralights such as the gliders, ultralights such as the gliders, ultralights such as the gliders, powered parachutes and trikes are quickly growing due to the popularity of aerial recreational activities as well as for sports.

Learning to fly is one of the most exciting things to do and therefore gaining good training is the key to your success as well as your safety. Keep on reading!

03.09.16
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UltraLight Flying in East Europe: Rules, Regulations and other Important Information.

 Ultralight Aircraft

An ultralight aircraft refers to a class of lightweight aircraft usually consisting of 1 or 2 seat capacity and with a fixed wing.

Although the speed limits and operating weights of this aircraft differ depending on countries, in Europe the definition of an ultralight, limits it’s take-off weight to 450kg.

The maximum stalling speed limit is 65km/h and therefore, it means this kind of aircraft has a low landing speed as well as a short landing roll. Keep on reading!