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	ULTRALIGHT FAQ
		In the U.S.A. an ultralight is defined in Federal aviation regulations FAR Part 103 (and subsequent advisory circulars) as a single seat powered flying machine which weighs less than 254 lbs, has a top speed of 55 knots (63 mph), stalls at 24 knots (28 mph) or less and carries no more than 5 gal.
		Ultralights are NOT required to have a radio and transponder but, prior permission may be needed in some airspace where a transponder would otherwise be required.
		Ultralight and hang glider pilots have long used emergency parachutes which are attached to the aircraft instead of the pilot.
	members.atlantic.net /~av8r/documents/ul_faq.html (6155 words)

	Top 1000 ultralight aviation links
		Ultralight helicopters are not often seen in Scandinavia - yet.
		Distributors, importers, suppliers and dealers of ultralight and microlight planes, and of engines and parts and accessories for ultralight and microlight planes as well as service, in the Nordic countries.
		Distributors, importers, suppliers and dealers of ultralight and microlight planes, and of engines and parts and accessories for ultralight and microlight planes as well as service, in rest of the World.
	www.ultralightmarket.com (1394 words)

	ULTRALIGHT AVIATION, QUICKSILVER, SEAPLANE, ULTRALITE AIRPLANES
		The aviation operation was located on the back lot of a Cocoa, Florida, marina on the west bank of the Indian River.
		Activities in the ultralight world are far different from the activities in the big airplane world.
		Ultralight flying is as close to returning to the old days of aviation as is possible today.
	www.geocities.com /fodell.geo/ultralitetech.html (1225 words)

	Ultralight aviation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ultralight aircraft are generally called microlight aircraft in the UK and New Zealand, and ULMs in France and Italy.
		Some ultralight hot air balloons are hopper balloons, while others are regular hot air balloons that carry passengers in a basket.
		When registered as an Ultralight (or Experimental-LSA in the USA) the pilot is permitted to do more of the simple maintenance tasks, resulting in a lower cost of operation, although this comes at the cost of restrictions such as avoiding populated areas, bad weather, or night.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ultralight_aviation (1187 words)

	All About Ultralights - FAQs on getting started flying an ultralight aircraft.
		Ultralights are regulated under the Federal Aviation Regulations Section 103 and therefore a license is not required to fly an ultralight.
		An ultralight is a lightweight aircraft subject to minimal regulation by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), the U.S. government's aviation regulatory agency.
		Ultralights aren't allowed to fly over crowded areas, over open-air assemblies of people, in certain controlled airspace, or outside daylight hours, and they must yield the right of way to all other air traffic.
	www.all-about-ultralights.com /faq.htm (2912 words)

	Airsport Aviation Inc. - Ultralight Airplanes, Accessories, Kits, Hobbies, Tecnam Distributor and Dealer in Ontario, ...
		Year round students attracted by the low cost of ultralight flying come from all parts of the world to train for the ultralight pilot permit and to realize the dream of flight.
		Ultralight aircraft have become safe and sophisticated to the point of offering pleasure pilots all the low-risk adventure their imaginations can conjure.
		Ultralight student pilots must be at least 14-years-old to fly solo and need to meet certain self-declared medical standards.
	www.airsportaviation.com /flighttraining.htm (812 words)

	Ultralights, ultralight aircraft, ultralight airplanes, or ultra lights are also known as microlights or microlite ...
		Ultralights, ultralight aircraft, ultralight airplanes, or ultra lights are also known as microlights or microlite aircraft in Europe.
		ltralights or ultralight aircraft, and ultralites are known as microlights and microlite aircraft in Europe.
		Information on ultralight float flying, winter flying, flying on skis, painting your ultralight, how to buy an ultralight, and many other articles on ultralight aviation.
	www.ultralightnews.com (586 words)

	Ultralights Homepage
		The ultralight movement grew out of the sport of hang gliding in the 1970’s, when people started to put small engines on foot launched hang gliders.
		November 2, 2006 - EAA and its Ultralight Council are working to ensure that ultralight pilots have access to thorough training even after the current FAA exemption for ultralight flight training expires on January 31, 2008.
		Ultralight pilots and instructors registered with EAA on or before September 1, 2004, can now request a copy of their certified training records through the EAA website.
	www.eaa.org /ultralights/index.html (392 words)

	Ultralight Council
		EAA has the benefit of the EAA Ultralight Council, who’s members represents a vast spectrum of ultralight aviation, airpark owners, ultralight flight instructors, dealers, chapter presidents and fly-in chairmen.
		Ben is a retired FAA Airworthiness Inspector and is heavily involved in flight training in general aviation, ultralights and lighter-than-air.
		He has been flying ultralights since 1982 and is an ultralight flight instructor examiner and holds a private pilot certificate.
	www.eaa.org /ultralights/who/council.html (750 words)

	Ultralight Squadron of America - Home Page
		Ultralight Squadron of America is a non-profit organization located at Perris Valley Airport in Perris, CA, that is dedicated to those individuals interested or involved with light sport aviation and ultralight flying.
		The purpose of the club is to promote safety, friendship, and to organize various aviation and social events.
		The public is welcome to attend and we are always welcoming new prospective members from all walks of life, ages, races, and gender, that share our enthusiasm in light sport aviation and ultralight flying.
	www.ultralightsquadron.org (230 words)

	Ultralight FAQ
		This FAQ answers frequently asked questions about ultralight and microlight aircraft, and was written by Daniel Grunloh (grunloh@uiuc.edu) with much helpful input from other netters.
		Ultralight hot air balloons are quite feasible though they are uncommon.
		Ultralight helium balloons are also possible but the cost to fill the balloon would be too high for most users.
	members.tripod.com /~DragonFlight/3drfaq.html (5593 words)

	Homebuilt Aviation : Links and Webrings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Below are links to related home aviation websites and webrings that we feel may be of assistance or interest to you.
		RAA is responsible to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the administration of ultralight aviation in Australia and acts as the advocate of the ultralight community within the public arena.
		Aviation directory with thousands of links to aviation web pages, aviation news, FAQs and other sources of commercial, military and general aviation information.
	www.homebuilt-aviation.com /links.htm (130 words)

	Cumulus motor glider, Ultralight Soaring Aviation
		The Cumulus Motor Glider was re-introduced by it's new manufacturer Ultralight Soaring Aviation of Illinois at Sun N Fun 2003.
		According to Dave Ekstrom President of Ultralight Soaring the Cumulus was first introduced in 1996 as a full sized proof of concept aircraft.
		Dave has recently completed structural modifications to the wing of the craft, including a metal skin, and "a rear spar torque box" which have added addition strength, and the plane will shortly be stress tested and analyzed by a university.
	www.ultralightnews.ca /sunfun03/3.htm (434 words)

	2005 USUA Ultralight Aviation Awards
		And, by donating and serving this cause in the name of ultralighters, our sport is not only enhanced in the sight of the American public, it helps us as a community maintain our focus on the most resolute of priorities.
		Kemmeries Aviation has been chosen by America's trike community as the place to learn the sport, and when FAA wanted the Light Sport Aircraft Branch to learn to fly trikes, they turned to Kemmeries Aviation to accomplish the task.
		The sport of Ultralight Trikes has been enhanced by the presence and dedication of John Kemmeries and Kemmeries Aviation, and USUA gratefully thanks them for their excellent efforts by awarding them the USUA Ultralight Industry Award.
	www.usua.org /HotNews/Archives/20060228.html (1352 words)

	E Z Flyer, Blue Yonder Aviation EZ Flyer.
		E Z Flyer, Blue Yonder Aviation EZ Flyer.
		The EZ Flyer is a Canadian design introduced in 1995, by Blue Yonder Aviation of Calgary.
		When powered by the 582 Rotax engine (you can fly it on the 503 but you will notice parts of your anatomy getting a little tight) climb rate is 700 feet per minute with a cruise speed of 65 m.p.h..
	www.ultralightflyer.com /ezflyer (414 words)

	Toronto Aviation and aircraft show, now Canadian Aviation Expo.
		I find it interesting to note that the first time I saw an ultralight was at a "Sportsmans" show held at the Toronto Exhibition.
		Skystar Aircraft was on hand at the Toronto Aviation and aircraft show introducing their new Canadian Kitfox dealer, Mark Lefebre of Nickel City Ultralights.
		If you are an ultralight aircraft owner, especially if you own a plane that is several years old, you will probably have noticed your craft's fabric colour fading.
	www.ultralightnews.com /torairshow01/index.html (790 words)

	Ultralight FAQ
		Except for these 2-place trainers, all 2-seat ultralights are considered AIRCRAFT and are subject to all the pertinent FAA regulations about registration, airworthiness, and pilot certification.
		ULTRALIGHT SINGLE-PLACE AEROPLANE: Power-driven aircraft designed to carry not more than ONE person and having a 'launch weight' not exceeding 165 kg (363.8 lbs) and a wing area of not less than the 'launch weight' minus 15 divided by 10, but in no case less than 10 sq.
		In the USA they are considered to be _unpowered_ ultralights (like hang gliders) and must weight less than 155 lbs.
	www.flyinggators.com /ulfaq.htm (5284 words)

	Ultralight Flying Ring
		Ultraflites of Largo is dedicated to the fun and freedom of ultralight float plane flying.
		Aviation photograph gallery: aeroplane and helicopter images since 1964 with historic information.
		Ramapo Valley Ultralight Club Ramapo Valley Ultralight Club, USUA #022, is based at Sha-Wan-Ga Valley Airport in Bloomingburg, NY.
	w.webring.com /hub?ring=ultralightflight (420 words)

	UltraFlight Radio - Ultralight Airplane Archives
		This is a chance for the sport aviation community to come together to help change the rules for the better.
		They are going through a battle that ultralight pilots have fought and won before, but it is beginning to get costly and it is keeping them out of the sky.
		In the wake of a tragic ultralight accident in Punta Gorda, Florida, pilot Richard Howe was quoted regarding ultralight flying that, "It's inherently unsafe.." Chuck Slusarczyk, a well known aircraft designer, joins us to dispute Richard's claim.
	www.ultraflightradio.com /bytopic/ultralight-airplane.html (6004 words)

	Duke Aviation Services, ultralight flying school - home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Duke Aviation serves the Peterborough and Kawartha region from the Norwood Aerodrome right beside Hwy 7.
		I hold an Ultralight Pilot Permit, an Instructor Rating and have had the good fortune to fly a variety of Ultralight aircraft including Trikes, Powered Parachutes, and a range of single and two place Advanced and Basic Ultralights.
		I operate Duke Aviation Services on a part time basis throughout the school year, and in a full time capacity during the summer holiday season.
	www.dukeaviation.ca (242 words)

	Aviation top 100
		Aviation classified ads worldwide : aircraft for sale, helicopters, ultralights, parts, avionics, accessories, RFQ service.
		You can advertise your company, activity or site here and be informed on ultralight aviation and aircrafts.
		Aviasojuz VNIIEF-KAI is a serial producer of Cruise ultralights and their kit-sets (sets for self-assembling).
	www.jets.dk /aviation/avitop.asp?Category=ah (280 words)

	Ultralight Flying! Magazine HomePage
		Air sport aviation is taking hold all over the world, and ultralights and light-sport aircraft - including fixed wing single- and 2-seaters, trikes, powered parachutes and powered paragliders are leading the way.
		Light Sport and Ultralight Flying magazine is the world's oldest and largest publication dedicated solely to the recreational sport of ultralight and light-sport aircraft flying.
		Light Sport and Ultralight Flying has been in publication for more than 31 years and offers you articles and information by ultralight and light-sport aircraft industry leaders and professionals not found in any other publication.
	www.ultralightflying.com (483 words)

	Hang Gliding * Paragliding * Skydiving * Ultralight * Aviation Resources * Airsports Net
		If you are looking for equipment for hang gliding, paragliding, powered parachuting, powered paragliding, skydiving or ultralight, check us out first.
		Also available is the upper air wind directions forecast program, better known as winds aloft.
		If you are thinking about entering the sport, we have a list to help you locate a hang gliding school, paragliding school, powered parachute school, powered paragliding school, skydiving school, or ultralight school.
	www.usairnet.com (184 words)

	CASA has a plan to abolish Ultralight aviation
		This proposal is that CASA will "level the playing field" between conventional General Aviation (GA) training schools and Ultralight Flying Schools.
		The reason why Ultralight aviation is thriving is first and foremost because training is affordable and relatively informal.
		What is more, the safety record of Ultralight aviation has shown great improvement over the years.
	airsafety.com.au /ba03abul.htm (744 words)

	Amazon.com: Ultralight Airmanship: How to Master the Air in an Ultralight (Ultralight Aviation Series): Books: Jack ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Ultralight Flight: The Pilot's Handbook of Ultralight Knowledge (Ultralight Aviation Series) by Michael A. Markowski
		Ultralights Lighting Fixtures — Ultralights lighting fixtures on sale.
		Ultralights Designs at Lumens — Low price guarantee on all Ultralights designs at Lumens.
	www.amazon.com /Ultralight-Airmanship-How-Master-Aviation/dp/0938716026 (1036 words)

	Kemmeries Ultralight Aviation - The Ultralight Flight Center features Ultralight Trikes
		Scheduling in the winter begins at 7:00AM for the early birds and continues through the afternoon with winter soaring flights that are available only in the desert southwest.
		Pass ultralight pilot written test with at least 75% correct answers.
		With a fuel capacity of no more than 5 gallons and top speed that does not exceed 55 knots and a power off stall speed that does not exceed 24 knots.
	www.kemmeriesaviation.com /instruction/default.htm (384 words)

	Marco Polo Rally - Paris to Beijing by Ultralight ! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		One would have to go back to the 1930's and the golden age of aviation to find a parallel to the historical rally that is being planned.
		I can not imagine a pilot with a sense of adventure and history that would not wish to be part of the Rally.
		Feel as if you were in an Air Traffic Control Center managing the aircrafts that daily cruise the skies of the globe.
	www.wst.nu /mpr (545 words)

	Ultralight Pilots Association of Canada - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		However, because of the relatively low cost of ultralight flying, when compared to general aviation, you can get airborne without breaking the bank.
		Most of the ultralight pilots I see are older, with grown children who are ready, or almost ready, to leave home.
		Because ultralight flying is relatively inexpensive, they can continue their flying activities.
	www.upac.ca (424 words)

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