Next Meeting Monday May 21st 2012 7PM at Skyhaven Airport Rochester, NH 03867

Fly In Dates July 6th through July 14th at Sandersons Field Greenland, NH 03840

What Is An Ultralight?

 

 

Do you want to fly without spending a fortune? Do you like the idea of low/slow flight... being able to land and take off where conventional general aviation aircraft cannot? If so, an ultralight might be just right for you.

Basically, an aircraft is an ultralight if it:

  • is used or intended to be used for manned operation in the air by a single occupant; 
  • is used or intended to be used for recreation or sport purposes only; 
  • does not have any US or foreign airworthiness certificate; and 
  • if unpowered, weighs less than 155 lbs; or 
  • if powered, weighs less than 254 lbs empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices; 
  • has a fuel capacity of no more than 5 US gallons; 
  • is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated airspeed at full power;
  • has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated airspeed. 
Although there are few restrictions on who may fly ultralights, you should get training from a certified instructor and become a registered ultralight pilot. If you're interested in buying an ultralight, join a local club where you can benefit from the experience of other club members.

 

 

Although we have attempted to be as thorough as possible. for the complete FAA regulations regarding ultralights, contact:

 

Supt. of Documents
US Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
Phone: 202-512-1800

 

Or contact USUA at 301-695-9100 or click here for Internet link: 
US Ultralight Association

Request FAR Part 103, Advisory Circulars 103-6 or 103-7.